Childcare Assistant

David Lloyd Leisure; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Club Membership for you and your…

Discount on food and drinks.

Discounts on Swimming, Tennis Lessons,

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Wagestream App: Get paid on demand!

Benefits Suite access

Job summary

David Lloyd Clubs in Chelmsford is seeking a DL Kids Coach to run games, sports and art sessions for children aged 3–12 after school and at weekends. Holiday clubs run during school holidays as sport camps to keep kids active and engaged.

You will host a variety of activities while contributing to a welcoming, energetic environment that supports children’s physical and mental wellbeing. Hours are flexible and minimum 8 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 or over and working towards a childcare/teaching/coaching qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Show a genuine passion with engaging individuals and children.

Responsibilities

• Host a variety of games, sporting activities and art sessions with members aged 3–12, after school and weekends.
• Holiday club programmes run during school holidays as sport camps for younger members.
• Hours will vary but will be upwards of 8 hours per week as a minimum.

Skills

Childcare qualification progress

Experience in similar environment

Engaging children

Education

Childcare/teaching/coaching qualification in progress

Job description

Childcare Assistant

2026-10-12T00:00:00

Location: Chelmsford, Essex, GB, CM1 1

Any

Company: David Lloyd Clubs

Application Deadline: 2026-11-09T10:00:17.51

Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group?

Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. We are on the lookout for a passionate DL Kids Coach to join our team!

As a qualified DL Kids Coach, you will host a variety of games, sporting activities, and art sessions with our members aged between 3 and 12, both after school and at weekends. Our holiday club programmes run during school holidays and are a fantastic sport camps for our younger members to have fun and explore their physical sides.

Hours will vary but will be upwards of 8 hours per week as a minimum.

We create an environment where our teams feel a sense of belonging, an environment where they can thrive, both physically and mentally whilst fulfilling their full potential.

Some of our perks:

• Free Club Membership for you and your family!
• Discount on food and drinks.
• Discounts on Swimming, Tennis Lessons, and Personal Training.
• Opportunities for Career Advancement through internal training and development.
• Wagestream App: Get paid on demand!
• Access to our Benefits Suite

About you:

As a DL Kids Coach:

• You must be 17 or over and be working towards a childcare / teaching / coaching qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Show a genuine passion with engaging individuals and children.

Join us and help us create a thriving and inclusive culture. Together, we're more than a Club!

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You must be 17 or over and be working towards a childcare / teaching / coaching qualification.
Previous
experience in a similar environment
Show a genuine passion with engaging individuals and children.