Key Stage One Coach (Summer) - Tidworth, Wiltshire

Kings Camps; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Camps is seeking energetic Key Stage One Coaches for summer camps in Tidworth. This role involves leading fun activities for children aged 5-7, ensuring their safety, and promoting active engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and relevant qualifications in teaching or sports coaching.

Benefits

Funded residential opportunities

Employee Awards Programme

Discounts on training

Reward voucher for referrals

Discounts for family members

Excellent locations

Market-leading training

Career development opportunities

Free uniform

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience working with children aged 5-17.
• At least 3 months’ experience coaching sports or delivering active games.

Responsibilities

• Lead and animate fun activities for children aged 5 to 7.
• Ensure child safety and welfare at all times.
• Deliver high-energy, inclusive, and engaging sessions.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or higher qualification in Primary or Secondary Teaching

Sports Coaching

Physical Education

Job description

Key Stage One Coach (Summer) - Tidworth, Wiltshire

Key Stage One Coach

Overview

If you’re looking for an incredibly rewarding way to gain experience with children in an out-of-school setting, which also keeps you active and allows you to have fun, we have an exciting role for you!

Kings Camps run sports and activity day camps during school holidays, aiming to get children active, having fun, and learning together.

We believe that market-leading programmes are delivered by passionate people who create memorable holiday experiences for children. We are seeking energetic and passionate Key Stage One qualified individuals to join us in 2025 and beyond.

Why work for Kings Camps?

• Funded residential opportunities
• Employee Awards Programme
• Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings, or family (ages 5-17)
• Excellent locations – some of the best universities and sports facilities in the UK
• Market-leading training and development
• Fully funded disclosure checks for managerial and voluntary positions
• Opportunities for career development and potential regular employment with Kings (we promote from within!)
• Make a positive impact in the lives of children from diverse backgrounds
• Free Kings Camps uniform

Job Description

Known as Red Tops, our Key Stage One (KS1) Coaches lead and animate fun activities for children aged 5 to 7. Each KS1 Coach may be assigned their own group of 8 children or join another coach to oversee a group of 16, supporting children in activities such as tennis, badminton, cricket, and swimming—each session lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.

Coaches report to the Camp Manager and are encouraged to demonstrate ‘Active Coaching’—delivering high-energy, inclusive, and engaging sessions that promote activity and fun for every child, regardless of ability.

Child safety is our top priority. You will ensure the welfare of children at all times by supervising during breaks, participating in swimming sessions, overseeing equipment use, recording incidents promptly, implementing behaviour management policies, and upholding health and safety standards.

Our venues include some fantastic school and university sites across the UK. We also partner with organizations like the RNRMC, Annington Trust, and the Army Welfare Service to run camps for children of serving personnel at military establishments. If interested in a residential role, please note this in your application.

Person Specification (Ideal, but flexible)

• Availability for the full season (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm), with a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks during summer.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children aged 5-17.
• At least 3 months’ experience coaching sports or delivering active games.
• Vibrant, resilient, team player.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Level 2 or higher qualification in Primary or Secondary Teaching, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education.
• Paediatric First Aid certification (training opportunities available).

Our Safeguarding Promise

Kings Active Foundation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

About us

Kings Camps is a leading not-for-profit organization offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, engaging children and young people in active, fun, and educational experiences.

Founded in 1991, inspired by US-style summer camps, we established a model to reach more children through our not-for-profit work in the UK and abroad.

Our coaches, known as Red Tops, deliver high-quality sports camps with energy, passion, and a commitment to child development that we call the Kings Factor.