Casual Activities Assistant

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL; Great Waltham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks enthusiastic Activities Assistants to support City Camps during school holidays. You will assist in delivering fun and active sessions for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about childcare with excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to positively impact children's experiences during their holidays.

Benefits

Valuable experience in childcare

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and helping them thrive.
• Ability to tailor activities to suit various ages and interests.
• Experience in customer service roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Camps Leaders with camp delivery during holidays.
• Act as a party host delivering engaging experiences.
• Create a safe and engaging environment for children.

Skills

Engagement with children

Confident communication

Excellent customer service

Job description

Overview

Chelmsford City Council operates four leisure centres across the city, offering a wide range of sport and leisure activities for all ages. During the school holidays, we run City Camps; a fun-filled, engaging camp, designed to introduce children to exciting new activities in a safe and supportive environment. We also offer various parties across our sites for similar ages to our camps.

Responsibilities

Chelmsford City Council is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist our City Camps Leaders with the delivery of our camps during the school holidays at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, and to act as party hosts delivering a first‑class experience for all party participants. Activities Assistants will assist the City Camps Leader in delivering a variety of fun, active, and inclusive sessions for children aged 4‑7 and 8‑12. The successful applicant will help create a safe and engaging environment where every child feels encouraged, supported, and excited to take part.

Qualifications

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children and helping them thrive, have confident communication and excellent customer service skills, along with the ability to tailor activities to suit a variety of ages, abilities, and interests.

Benefits

Join us and become part of a dynamic and supportive team where you’ll gain valuable experience in childcare, coaching, and leisure services. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in children’s holiday experiences.

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