Holiday Club Play Leader

Let Me Play; Newbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to lead fun and educational activities for children during holiday camps. This role involves delivering a variety of sessions, including multi-sports, performing arts, and crafts, aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive environment for children aged 5 to 12. With a commitment to fun and educational experiences, the organization offers opportunities for professional growth and further qualifications. If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a difference in their holiday experience, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Professional sports kit

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Qualifications

• Passion for working with primary-aged children and facilitating fun games.
• Experience in delivering activities to children and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and fun sessions for primary-aged children.
• Create a positive learning environment and follow the coaching philosophy.
• Liaise with parents and handle first aid/emergency situations.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Coaching ability

Education

Courses at Sixth Form, College or University

Job description

Let's Play are looking for individuals who can deliver various activities during our Fun Weeks in the school holidays at Northcroft Leisure Centre, Newbury. 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, Lego Building and Arts n Crafts.

About Us:

Let's Play are a childcare provider based in the South East of England & 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.

Essential Requirements:

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

Preferred Requirements:

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

Duties & Responsibilities for this role:

1. Deliver sessions that are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children
2. Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care
3. Deliver the coaching programme to a high standard consistently.
4. Follow our coaching philosophy, ensuring everything we deliver is: Fun, Inclusive & Educational
5. To understand the individual needs of the children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately.
6. Deal with any first aid/emergency situation
7. Approachable in liaising with parents/carers
8. To be committed to ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability.
9. Be creative and passionate in your delivery.

You will be provided with:

1. Professional sports kit
2. Opportunities for progression and additional work opportunities.
3. Further qualifications.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line ‘Holiday Club Play Leader role’.