Activity Leader - Didcot, Oxfordshire

Elite Youth Sports Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Uniform

No weekend or bank holiday work

Competitive rates of pay

End of season social events

12.07% Holiday Pay

Family childcare freebies

Paid ongoing training and development

Staff social events

Progression within the organisation

On-site parking

Job summary

Elite Youth Sports Ltd in Oxfordshire/Berkshire runs high-energy Multi-Activity Holiday Camps for children aged 4 to 13 across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The Activity Coach delivers engaging sports, games and arts & crafts, adapting to age groups while keeping children safe and included.

Staff enjoy benefits like on-site parking, paid training, and progression opportunities, with no weekend or bank holiday work. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and reside in the local area.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a similar environment (childcare, school or coaching).
• Confident leading group activities and sports sessions.
• Energetic, reliable and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a daily schedule of Sports, Elite Activities and arts and crafts.
• Adapt activities to suit different age groups and abilities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Foster a positive, encouraging camp atmosphere.
• Support behaviour management in line with camp policies.
• Work collaboratively with peers and camp leadership.
• Assist with daily set up, pack down and general camp duties.
• Be the reason a child thrives at Elite Camps.

Skills

Group leadership

Child engagement

Energetic attitude

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic Holiday Camp Coaches to deliver engaging, multi-activity sessions for children during school holidays. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, promote physical activity, and create memorable camp experiences in a safe and supportive environment. As an Activity Coach, you will lead a variety of recreational sports, games, and team-building activities, ensuring every child feels included, confident, and motivated to participate. Elite Activities we offer include Nerf Wars, Laser Tag, Parachute Games, Bubble Football, Inflatable Fun, Orienteering, Glow in the dark Dodgeball, Crazy Golf and Soft Archery.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Plan and deliver a daily schedule of Sports, Elite Activities and arts and crafts
• Adapt activities to suit difference age groups and abilities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Foster a positive, encouraging and energetic camp atmosphere
• Support behaviour management in line with camp policies
• Work collaboratively with peers and camp leadership
• Assist with daily set up, pack down and general camp duties
  At least 1 Years experience working with children in a similar environment / childcare, school or coaching capacity.
• Confident leading group activities and sports sessions
• Energetic, reliable and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• A full driving licence and own transport
• Level 2 NGB Sports Coaching or BTEC or A Level Sport or childcare qualifications
• An up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate on the DBS update service (can be applied for)
• Safeguarding Certificate (training can be given)

Founded in 2008, Elite Youth Sports delivers exciting, high energy Multi-Activity Holiday Camps for children aged 4 to 13 across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Our action-packed timetables are designed to keep children active, inspired and smiling - combining a wide variety of recreational sports and activities that encourage teamwork, build self-confidence and develop new skills.

Our Staff are what makes us Elite! To enable our team to grow in confidence we provide each staff member with the following:

• Elite Uniform
• No weekend or bank holiday work
• Competitive rates of pay
• End of season social events
• 12.07% Holiday Pay (paid each holiday)
• Family childcare freebies
• Paid Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Social Events
• Progression within the organisation
• On-site parking

Be the reason a child thrives at Elite Camps;

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and already be living in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire area.

Elite Youth Sports Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and requires all employees and volunteers to demonstrate the same level of responsibility and commitment.

All appointments are subject to comprehensive and appropriate Safer Recruitment checks, which may include, but are not limited to, DBS disclosures, identity verification, online screening, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where applicable.