Casual Play Leader - Eyemouth, Duns, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso , Peebles and Hawick - SBO09090

Scottish Borders Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking enthusiastic Play, Sport, and Activity Leaders for summer holiday opportunities. This role involves inspiring children to be active and engage with their communities through sports and activities. You'll contribute to the physical and mental well-being of young people, ensuring they have fun while learning the benefits of staying active. Ideal candidates will have a background in sports, education, or physical activity and be passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a team dedicated to fostering a healthier future for the region's youth!

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in sport or physical activity is advantageous.
• Knowledge of engaging children through education and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities to promote physical health for children.
• Engage with local communities to enhance children's socialization.

Skills

Engagement with children

Knowledge of physical activity benefits

Teaching background

Education

Good all round standard of education

Job description

Job Details

Hours: Casual/Relief

Location: Eyemouth, Duns, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso , Peebles and Hawick (Summer holiday opportunities)

Closing Date: 23/05/2025

Contract Duration: Casual/Relief

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour

Salary: 24,308.97 pro rata per annum

Interviews: To be held on week beginning 26th May 2025 on Microsoft Teams.

Role Purpose

As part of our Summer Holiday Opportunities, Scottish Borders Council are looking to recruit a team of Play, Sport and Activity Leaders to help get our children more active, more often during this holiday period. We are specifically looking for leaders to be responsible for Eyemouth, Duns, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Peebles and Hawick opportunities.

Be part of the team responsible for providing children and young people with the opportunity to socialise, play and connect with their local communities and environments.

Be part of the team responsible for making this happen, contributing directly to the improvement of both the physical and mental health of our region's children and young people.

Relevant experience and/or qualifications with a sport, physical activity or teaching background/qualifications would be advantageous. If you can clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the benefits of physical activity and sport, have extensive experience of engaging with children and young people through these means in education, sport, health, community leisure and/or recreation industries, we would love to hear from you.

More information about our regional Active Schools and Sports Development teams can be found on our website Here

For recruitment additional information please visit: Here

For information about SBC Benefits please visit: Here

Please be aware the selection process can include different forms of assessment along with a formal interview. You will be advised of this if your application is successful. We look forward to receiving your completed application.

Essential

Good all round standard of education.

Relevant experience and/or qualifications with a sport, physical activity or teaching background/qualifications would be advantageous.

This role could involve travel between various locations within the Scottish Borders. The post holder may be required to hold a full, valid driving license and have access to a car.

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries please email Paul Scott, Active Schools Manager. [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.