Key Stage One Coach (Summer) - Poole, Dorset

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

Job summary

Kings Camps is seeking a Key Stage One Coach for summer camps in Poole, Dorset. The role involves leading engaging activities for children aged 5 to 7, ensuring their safety and welfare while promoting fun and active learning. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and qualifications in teaching or sports coaching. This full-time, temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Funded residential opportunities

Employee Awards Programme

Discounted First Aid training

Reward voucher for referrals

Discounts for family members

Excellent locations

Market-leading training and development

Free Kings Camps uniform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead fun activities for children aged 5 to 7.
• Ensure child safety and welfare at all times.
• Implement behaviour management policies and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Player

Flexible

Resilient

Education

Level 2 or higher qualification in Primary or Secondary Teaching

Sports Coaching

Physical Education

Job description

Key Stage One Coach (Summer) - Poole, Dorset

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Sector: Childcare jobs, Kids Activity Coordinator, Fitness jobs, Fitness Instructor, Sports jobs, Sports Coach

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary, Contract

Key Stage One Coach

Overview

If you’re looking for an incredibly rewarding way to gain additional experience with children in an out-of-school setting, which will pay you to keep active and have fun, we’re sure we can find an amazing role for you!

Kings Camps run sports and activity day camps for children throughout the school holidays that deliver our mission – getting children active, having fun, and learning together.

We know market-leading programmes don’t deliver themselves - it’s our people who create amazing holiday experiences for children - and we’re now hiring energetic and passionate Key Stage One qualified individuals to deliver our mission 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 wider family (5-17yrs)
• Excellent locations – some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK!
• Market-leading training and development
• Fully funded disclosure for Managerial and Voluntary positions
• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!)
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds
• Free Kings Camps uniform

Job Description

Known as Red Tops, our Key Stage One (KS1) Coaches lead and bring to life fun activities for children aged 5 to 7. Each KS1 Coach is either assigned their own group of 8 similarly-aged children or will join another coach into a group of 16, supporting children in activities such as tennis, badminton, cricket, and swimming – with each session typically lasting between 30 and 60 minutes.

Key Stage One Coaches report to the Camp Manager and are encouraged to demonstrate ‘Active Coaching’ – providing high-energy, fun, and inclusive activity sessions that get every child active and having fun, regardless of their ability.

Child safety is our number one priority. You’ll ensure the welfare of children is paramount at all times by supervising children during breaks, participating in swimming sessions, overseeing the safe use of equipment, and promptly recording any incidents. You will also implement behaviour management policies and uphold health and safety standards and procedures.

Our venues include some amazing school and university locations across the UK. We also partner with the RNRMC, Annington Trust, and the Army Welfare Service to run Kings Camps for children of serving personnel at Military Establishments. If you’re interested in a residential role, please note this in your application.

Person Specification (Ideal, but with some flexibility)

• 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 to 17
• At least 3 months’ experience coaching sport 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)

Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, creating a safe and nurturing environment for young people.

About us

Kings Camps is a market-leading, not-for-profit organization offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, aimed at getting children active, having fun, and learning together.

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

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.

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