Christmas Sports Coach

Butlins; East Ferry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Butlin's in the United Kingdom is seeking energetic, positive individuals for a seasonal role from 1 December to 1 January. You’ll interact with guests, bring activities to life, learn new skills, and deliver fun, engaging experiences across family-friendly sessions.

No sports coaching background required, just a can-do attitude, teamwork, and a willingness to be active and adaptable. Previous leisure or hospitality experience is a plus, and you’ll have opportunities to grow by starting small

Qualifications

• Be aged 16 or over.
• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail.
• Be confident responding to emergency situations.
• Experience in leisure or hospitality is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and bring activities to life.
• Deliver fun, engaging experiences.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Be active, alert and ready to get involved.
• Support progression from small to larger activities.

Skills

Energetic

Team player

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Job description

This role will run from 1st December until 1st January We’re looking for energetic, positive individuals who are ready to interact with guests and bring activities to life. You’ll enjoy getting involved, learning new skills, and delivering fun, engaging experiences.You don’t need to have a sports coaching background, although it would be beneficial. What matters most is your ‘can do’ attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for creating memorable moments for our guests. You’ll be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves variety in your role, and is excited by the opportunity to grow - starting with smaller activities and progressing into larger sports and adventure-based roles. If you’re fun-loving, adaptable, and eager to develop new skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for people who are energetic, switched-on, responsible, and love being around others. You stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and work well as part of a team. Because this role can be busy and physically demanding, you’ll need to be alert, active, and ready to get stuck in.

• Be a strong and confident swimmer
• Be aged 16 or over
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail
• Be confident responding to emergency situations

Previous experience in leisure, hospitality, or a waterpark environment would be an advantage, but most importantly we’re looking for people with the right energy, personality, and passion for guest experience. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Go on, take the plunge!

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture. As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!