Activity Instructor: Ultimate Holiday Camps - Reading

Ultimate Activity; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holiday childcare provider is seeking Activity Instructors to lead and deliver a variety of structured activities for children aged 6-14 during holiday camps. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and welfare of children, planning engaging activities, and promoting their development through play. The role is seasonal, with part-time and full-time options available. Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and possess relevant qualifications. Opportunities for training and progression are provided.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training programme

Competitive pay

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structured activities for children aged 6-14.
• Ability to tailor sessions based on children's age and ability.
• Passionate about developing children through play.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children during activities.
• Deliver high-quality structured activities including sports and arts.
• Lead sessions while promoting participation, care and development.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Good organisation and communication skills

Enthusiastic and energetic

Ability to lead a group of children

Education

Relevant sport, art, performing arts, teaching or childcare qualification

Job description

Role Overview

The role of an Activity Instructor is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on camp and to deliver outstanding, structured activities. Using supporting resources, you will be expected to deliver a range of structured activities including sports, arts and crafts, and games catered to the ages of 6-14 years with an emphasis on participation, care and development. In return, we provide training and support for all individuals and the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of working in a childcare setting. As well as leading sessions, staff contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional and social care offered by Ultimate Activity Camps. Our Activity Instructors have a pastoral role as the leader of a group of children on camp, with the focus being on maintaining welfare and providing high quality care.

Requirements

• Experience of working with children and delivering activities.
• Able to tailor delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about developing children through play and activity.
• Good organisation and communication skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.
• A flexible team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding and enjoyable job in the holidays, looking to further their career in the childcare and coaching industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualified in or working towards a relevant sport, art, performing arts, teaching or childcare qualification.
• Experience taking sole charge of a group of children.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification. (Courses for Paediatric First Aid can be provided)

Contract & Hours

• Contract: Seasonal holiday work available, opportunities in Easter, Summer and Half Term holidays.
• Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm weekdays. Full time or part time roles available and additional hours available for staff that hold a paediatric first aid qualification (usually 8am - 6pm).

Benefits

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.
• Refer a Friend scheme

About Us

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

Commitment to Safeguarding & EEO

Ultimate Activity Camps Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and satisfactory references.