Christmas Sports Coach

Butlin's; Ingoldmells; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness seeks a lively Christmas Sports Coach to bring holiday activities to life for guests. The fixed-term, part-time role runs from 1 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 and fits a dynamic leisure team. You’ll engage guests, help run activities, and contribute to a memorable festive experience.

No sports coaching background is required, just a can-do attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for guest enjoyment. A strong swimmer and 16+ are essential for frontline duties.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be energetic, switched-on, responsible, and love being around others; stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly as part of a team.
• Join the team during a busy festive period and be ready to get involved in a variety of activities.
• Start with smaller activities and progress to larger sports and adventure-based roles.
• Deliver fun, engaging experiences to our guests.

Job description

Christmas Sports Coach

Department: Leisure

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Luke Jackson

Description

This role will run from 1st December 2026 until 1st January 2027

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.

To join the team, you’ll need to:

• 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!