Holiday Club Play Leader

LMP Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Newbury seeks a Play Leader to deliver engaging activities during school holidays. Responsibilities include creating a fun and inclusive environment for children while delivering varied activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and excellent communication skills. The role offers opportunities for further qualifications and progression.

Benefits

Professional sports kit

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed.
• Ability to interact well with children, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions that are fun for primary-aged children.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Follow the coaching philosophy of fun, inclusiveness, and education.

Skills

Interest in working with children

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

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

• 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 licence.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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