Children’s Activity Club Leader

Steyn-Group; Bridport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Pension

Private Health insurance

Private Dental insurance

Job summary

Louma Country Hotel is seeking a proactive Children’s Activity Club Leader/Coordinator/Supervisor to manage our play area and ensure outstanding guest care. You will supervise staff, promote safety and wellbeing, organise engaging activities and maintain records in line with safeguarding policies.

The role requires experience with children, safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication. Flexible evenings/weekends and a collaborative team environment are offered as part of the hospitality

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a play, childcare, or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding and health & safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and positive in a busy environment.
• Reliable and proactive with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the children’s play area, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Supervise and support other play area staff, providing guidance, training, and encouragement.
• Monitor children’s activities to ensure safe play and intervene when necessary to prevent accidents or resolve conflicts.
• Carry out regular safety checks on equipment and facilities, reporting and addressing maintenance needs promptly.
• Greet and engage with parents and guardians, answering questions and building confidence in our care.
• Organise and lead age-appropriate games, activities, and themed events to enhance the play experience.
• Maintain accurate incident and attendance records in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Organised & detail oriented

Team player

Flexible availability

Education

Level 2/3 childcare

Safeguarding qualification

Paediatrics first aid

Job description

Join Our Team at Louma Country Hotel

At Louma Country Hotel, we are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food, hospitality and services. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Children’s Activity Club Leader / Coordinator / Supervisor to join our Hospitality team and play an essential role in maintaining our high customer standards and supporting the delivery of a market-leading child play area offering.

About the Role

As a Children’s Activity Club Leader / Coordinator / Supervisor, you’ll be the heartbeat of our play space.

This is a hands-on role for someone who would take pride in creating memorable experience in our play areas through exceptional guest care and service, inclusive of supervision, Health & Safety, cleaning, tidying and effective communication in the delivery of excellence. We’re committed to creating an environment where children feel secure, parents feel reassured, and play is celebrated as an essential part of childhood.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the children’s play area, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming atmosphere.

• Supervise and support other play area staff, providing guidance, training, and encouragement.

• Monitor children’s activities to ensure safe play, controlling the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and intervening considerately when necessary to prevent accidents or resolve conflicts.

• Carry out regular safety checks on equipment and facilities, reporting and addressing any maintenance needs promptly.

• Greet and engage with parents and guardians, answering questions and ensuring they feel confident in our care.

• Organise and lead age-appropriate games, activities, and themed events to enhance the play experience.

• Maintain accurate incident and attendance records in line with safeguarding policies.

What You’ll Bring / About You

• Experience working with children in a play, childcare, or educational setting.

• A strong understanding of child safeguarding and health & safety practices.

• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.

• The ability to remain calm, patient, and positive in a busy environment.

• Reliable and proactive with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team and committed to building strong working relationships with colleagues and guests.

• Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends, and during busy periods.

• Opportunity for growth and development within the business.

Preferred Requirements

• Level 2 or 3 in childcare, play-work or education
• Level 2 or 3 Safeguarding
• Paediatrics first aid qualification

Company Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Pension
• Private Health insurance
• Private Dental insurance