Holiday Camp Playworker – Sports & Activities Coach

Funtastic Kids Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Funtastic Kids Ltd is recruiting Playworkers for February Half Term Holiday Camps across Berkshire, including Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Earley, Woodley, Burghfield and Newbury. You will supervise groups of children and lead sports activities according to the timetable.

This fixed-term role requires a minimum of 18 hours during the February break, with shifts available as blocks or half-day sessions. Training will be provided and opportunity for further holiday work in future terms.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 1 in Sports Coaching.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or higher.
• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting.

Responsibilities

• To supervise groups of children and run sports activities as directed by the timetable
• To plan and deliver good quality coaching activities for different sports run each day
• To work within a team of playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the camp, taking into account their different needs
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
• To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
• To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
• To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
• To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company’s expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language and communication
• To support the supervisor in supervising the children throughout the day including during breaks and lunch
• To ensure the camp setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the camp under the direction of the camp supervisor
• To keep training up to date in line with company expectations and complete any compulsory training as required

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Confidentiality

Training & development

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Sports Coaching

GCSE English or Maths grade C/4 or higher

Job description

Funtastic Kids Ltd is recruiting Playworkers for February Half Term Holiday Camps across Berkshire, including Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Earley, Woodley, Burghfield and Newbury. You will supervise groups of children and lead sports activities according to the timetable.

This fixed-term role requires a minimum of 18 hours during the February break, with shifts available as blocks or half-day sessions. Training will be provided and opportunity for further holiday work in future terms.