Children's Activity Coordinator, Camberley

Junior-Adventures-Group-UK; Camberley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted childcare

Social activities

Career progression & training

Job summary

KOOSA Kids is seeking a Children's Activity Coordinator in Camberley. You will support breakfast, after school and holiday clubs, ensure resources are prepared, and help manage clubs daily under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

The role combines office work with hands-on childcare, requires a full driving licence, and living within 45 minutes of Camberley. Hours are 9:15am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday; a bespoke on-the-job training programme helps you develop Ofsted-compliant practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Wraparound / Playwork or related childcare settings desirable.
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle essential.
• Ability to engage and relate to children aged 4–13 years.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing operational resources, paperwork, inventories and marketing materials.
• Directly manage a breakfast, after school and holiday club each day.
• Provide a safe, engaging and fun environment for children in your care.
• Develop understanding of Ofsted standards and KOOSA Kids policies and procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Child engagement

Communication

Team motivation

DBS clearance

Tools

Company laptop

Job description

Children's Activity Coordinator, Camberley

• Full-time

Our team of Children's Activity Coordinators are very much the engine room of our business. Fully supported by our Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to learn every detail that supports our ability to deliver high quality activities and childcare to school age children. With a particular focus on ensuring our breakfast, after school and holiday clubs are suitably resourced and prepared to operate each day, as well as gaining hands on experience by directly managing our clubs on a daily basis, it is fair to say in this exciting and developmental role, no day will ever be the same! This full time position offers an exciting mixture of office based work and hands-on childcare experience at our breakfast, after school and holiday clubs. A bespoke on-the-job training programme will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge to confidently manage our clubs in line with KOOSA Kids and Ofsted requirements. Hours: 9.15am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday For this role you must be a car driver and have your own transport. You must live within 45 minutes of Camberley. £28,000K Fully Ofsted registered, KOOSA Kids are one of the UK's leading providers of holiday, after school and breakfast club childcare for children aged 4 to 13, directly operating over 50 clubs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Greater London & Surrey, employing 400+ staff and a commitment to delivering outstanding quality, affordable childcare. Previous experience of working with children is beneficial but not essential. A clear desire to work, relate and engage with children aged 4-13 years and to deliver high quality childcare is a must. A full driving licence with access to your own car each day is essential. Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Operations Manager, assist with the preparation of operational resources and paperwork, equipment inventories, activity programme development and marketing of provision to parents and schools
• Directly manage a breakfast, after school and/or holiday club each day, including the day-to-day management of club staff
• Provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow, inspire and have FUN
• Fully supported by our Training & Development Manager, actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards and KOOSA Kids internal policies and procedures

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of working in the Wraparound / Playwork sector, in a Primary School, Pre-School, Nursery or Sports setting desirable but not essential.
• Full driving license with access to your own vehicle essential
• Be inspirational, bringing fun and creativeness to the team
• Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 13 years
• Be a people person with strong communication skills
• Be able to motivate others to deliver to the highest standard
• Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check
• Company laptop
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Company pension
• Discounted childcare
• Social activities
• Career progression & support gaining recognisable qualifications nationwide

KOOSA Kids are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure. #JAGL