Holiday Camp Assistant - Bicester, Oxfordshire

Elite Youth Sports Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend or bank holiday work

Competitive rates of pay

End of season social events

Holiday pay 12.07%

Family childcare freebies

Ongoing training and development

Staff social events

Progression within the organisation

On-site parking

Job summary

Elite Youth Sports Ltd seeks energetic Holiday Camp Assistants to deliver engaging, multi-activity sessions for children during school holidays. You will support recreational sports, games, and team-building activities in a safe, inclusive environment across Oxon/Berks.

The team offers Nerf Wars, Laser Tag, parachute games, and more to inspire activity and confidence in kids aged 4–13. Applicants should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, with coaching or childcare qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a similar environment/childcare, school or coaching capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily schedule of sports, activities and arts and crafts.
• Encourage participation across different ages and abilities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Foster a positive, energetic camp atmosphere.
• Support behaviour management in line with camp policies.
• Collaborate with peers and camp leadership.
• Assist with daily set up, pack down and camp duties.
• Confidently lead group activities and sports sessions.
• Energetic, reliable and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Sports coaching qualification

Childcare qualification

Working towards qualification

Job description

We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic Holiday Camp Assistants to support the delivery of engaging, multi-activity sessions for children during school holidays. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, promote physical activity, and create memorable camp experiences in a safe and supportive environment. As an Camp Assistant, you will support the delivery of recreational sports, games, and team-building activities, ensuring every child feels included, confident, and motivated to participate. Elite Sport Activities we offer include Nerf Wars, Laser Tag, Parachute Games, Bubble Football, Inflatable Fun, Orienteering, Glow in the dark Dodgeball, Crazy Golf and Soft Archery.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Support the daily schedule of Sports, Elite Activities and arts and crafts
• Encourage different age groups and abilities to participate
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Foster a positive, encouraging and energetic camp atmosphere
• Support behaviour management in line with camp policies
• Work collaboratively with peers and camp leadership
• Assist with daily set up, pack down and general camp duties
• Confident leading group activities and sports sessions
• Energetic, reliable and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 Years experience working with children in a similar environment / childcare, school or coaching capacity.
• Level 2 NGB Sports Coaching or BTEC or A Level Sport or childcare qualifications or working towards.
• An up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate on the DBS update service (can be applied for)
• Safeguarding Certificate (training can be given)

Founded in 2008, Elite Youth Sports delivers exciting, high energy Multi-Activity Holiday Camps for children aged 4 to 13 across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Our action-packed timetables are designed to keep children active, inspired and smiling - combining a wide variety of recreational sports and activities that encourage teamwork, build self-confidence and develop new skills.

Our Staff are what makes us Elite! To enable our team to grow in confidence we provide each staff member with the following:

• Elite Uniform
• No weekend or bank holiday work
• Competitive rates of pay
• End of season social events
• 12.07% Holiday Pay (paid each holiday)
• Family childcare freebies
• Paid Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Social Events
• Progression within the organisation
• On-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and already be living in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire area. Elite Youth Sports Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and requires all employees and volunteers to demonstrate the same level of responsibility and commitment. All appointments are subject to comprehensive and appropriate Safer Recruitment checks, which may include, but are not limited to, DBS disclosures, identity verification, online screening, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where applicable.