Camp Coach

Fit for Sport Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's activity organization in Watford is seeking an Activity Camp Coach to inspire children aged 4-12 in various activities. Responsibilities include planning programs, maintaining safety, and engaging with parents. The ideal candidate should have relevant childcare experience and possess leadership skills. Benefits include flexible hours, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities. Join us to help change children's lives today!

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Company uniform provided

Free access to a range of professional development training

Pension in service schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment.
• Be well organized and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery of programmes and activities effectively.
• Motivate and inspire children aged 4 to 12 years.
• Engage with parents and teachers regarding children's progress.
• Ensure health and safety of children and clients.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Experience working with children

Education

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care

Job description

Exciting new opportunity for you to join Fit For Sport as an Activity Camp Coach and to work in our Kids Camp on Holiday Camps in Watford area. Fit For Sport provide leisure centres with activity campsto motivate and inspire children to get active whilst having fun! We can work around your availability by offering casual and fixed hour contracts, also you will have access to a range of sport development training.

The Activity Camp Coach job role:

• Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials
• Motivating and inspiring children aged from 4 up to 12 year of age
• Engaging and liaising with parents and teachers regarding the progress of their children’s activity and ensure clients receive the best possible service
• Ensure the health and safety of children, clients and team at all times
• Make sure that you, the site and team are compliant with all policies and procedures

Requirements for the Activity Camp Coach role:

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment
• Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills
• To be able to work effectively in teams and as an individual, always maintain a professional approach to work
• Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care (relevant routes accepted)
• A valid DBS is required (which can be obtained if successful in the role)

Activity Camp Coach Benefits:

• Monday to Friday work with flexible hours
• 28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part timers)
• Discount on access to our services for your children – if you have any!
• Company Uniform provided free of charge
• We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service
• Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport
• Access to a range of Professional Development Training, Including Core Modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core
• Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport
• You’ll have access to our pension in service schemes
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

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