Holiday Club Play Leader

Let's Play!; Riseley; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional sports kit

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Job summary

Let's Play! is seeking individuals to deliver engaging activities during Fun Weeks in the school holidays at Willink Leisure Centre, Reading. Candidates should have a passion for working with children aged 5 to 12, strong communication, and organisational skills. Responsibilities include delivering fun and educational sessions in various activities like Multi-Sports and Arts n Crafts. Successful applicants will receive professional sports kits and opportunities for further qualifications and work progression.

Qualifications

• Has a keen interest and passion in working with primary-aged children.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop skills and coaching ability.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions that are challenging, realistic, and fun for primary-aged children.
• Create a positive learning environment for the children.
• Follow our coaching philosophy: Fun, Inclusive & Educational.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to interact safely and effectively with children

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 Willink Leisure Centre, Reading. 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.

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.
• To 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.
• To be committed 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.