Holiday Club Play Leader

Let's Play!; Amersham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional sports kit

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Job summary

Let's Play! in Amersham is seeking enthusiastic individuals to deliver engaging activities during Fun Weeks for children aged 5-12 years. The ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children, excellent communication, organizational skills, and relevant childcare qualifications. Responsibilities include delivering fun sessions while creating a positive learning atmosphere. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Passion for facilitating fun games for primary-aged children.
• Experience in delivering activities to children aged 5-12.
• Ability to interact well with children, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun and educational sessions for primary-aged children.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Follow the coaching programme and individual needs of children.

Skills

Interest in working with children

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to deliver fun activities

Education

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Level 1 Sports coaching qualification

Job description

Let's Play are looking for individuals who can deliver various activities during our Fun Weeks in the school holidays at Chilterns Lifestyle Centre, Amersham. This will include delivering sessions to a high standard, catering for all children of mixed ability, aged between 5 and 12 years of age.

The daily programme will include activities delivered from our schedule which aims to have a positive impact on young children.

The sessions will range from: Multi-Sports, Performing Arts/Dance, Swimming, Bouncy Castle/Soft Play, Team Games, Esports, Lazer Tag, Nerf Wars, Lego Building and Arts n Crafts.

About Us

Let's Play are a national childcare provider mainly based in the South East of England, Sheffield, Bristol & The Midlands, with a clear philosophy of ensuring everything we deliver to children is Fun, Inclusive & Educational. We have an outstanding reputation of delivering fun holiday camps suitable for all children in our care. We are an Ofsted registered childcare provider, delivering holiday camps to children aged 5-12, and are currently expanding with additional locations. All sessions follow our clear philosophy of ensuring everything we deliver to children is Fun, Inclusive & Educational.

Essential Requirements

• Has a keen interest and passion in working with and facilitating fun games for primary-aged children.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and coaching ability.
• Punctual, Reliable & Committed.
• Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
• Strong communication & organisational skills.
• Able to interact well with children, teachers, and parents.

Preferred Requirements

• Clean UK driver’s license.
• Experience in working in a childcare setting.
• Experience and/or willingness to deliver other activities during our Fun Week provision, such as: Arts n Crafts, Multi-Sports.
• Completed appropriate courses at Sixth Form, College or University.
• Level 2 (or above) Childcare qualification.
• Level 1 (or above) Sports coaching qualification.

Duties & Responsibilities For This Role

• Deliver sessions that are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children.
• Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care.
• Deliver the coaching programme to a high standard consistently.
• Follow our coaching philosophy, ensuring everything we deliver is Fun, Inclusive & Educational.
• Understand the individual needs of the children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately.
• Deal with any first aid/emergency situation.
• Be approachable in liaising with parents/carers.
• Commit to ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability.
• Be creative and passionate in your delivery.

You Will Be Provided With

• Professional sports kit.
• Opportunities for progression and additional work opportunities.
• Further qualifications.