Holiday Club Playworker/Sports Leader - Bristol

Junior Adventures Group UK; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Holiday Club Playworkers/Sports Coaches. This role involves creating a fun and inclusive atmosphere for children, planning exciting activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. With flexible hours and the opportunity for paid training, this position is perfect for those passionate about encouraging young people to lead active lifestyles. Join a team that makes a positive difference in children's lives across the UK, all while enjoying family-friendly hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs

Discounted school care and holiday club

Rewards for referrals

Paid training

No weekend working

Family friendly hours

Qualifications

• Confident in leading various sporting activities and encouraging active lifestyles.
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute structured activities for children, ensuring maximum participation.
• Follow health and safety protocols and provide refreshments for children.

Skills

Leadership in sports activities

Communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Holiday Club Playworker/Sports Coach

Location: Bradley Stoke Active Lifestyle Centre, Fiddlers Wood Ln, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 9BS

NB: We also operate in nearby Leisure Centres and Schools within a ten minutes drive of Bradley Stoke

Operational Hours: 8.30 - 17.30 During May Half Term & Summer

May Half Term Work Dates Available: 27th May to 30th May (excluding weekends & Bank holidays)

Summer Holidays Work Dates Available: 21st July to 29th August (excluding weekends & Bank Holidays)

Work Shifts Available: 8.30 - 17.30

NB: More work available in all future school holidays

Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Contracts Available: Casual - Holiday Club Only

NB: the ideal candidate will be confident in leading various sporting activities - a sports coach qualification is not required, but a real enthusiasm in physical activities and to encourage our young people in living a healthy active lifestyle

What’s in it for you?

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs through Health Assured.
• Discounted wrap-around school care and holiday club (if you have little ones).
• Rewards for recommending your family and friends to come and join the family.
• Paid training and regular personal and professional development.
• No weekend working.
• Family friendly hours
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute structured and exciting activities that encourage maximum participation, such as multi-sports, games, arts and crafts, structured play, and more ensuring they are age-appropriate.
• Follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies, including signing in and out processes.
• Provide refreshments for the children.
  
  

So, what does it mean to be a JAG Playworker?

• Create an inclusive and fun atmosphere for the children in our care, from picking them up from school to safely delivering them back to their parents or caregivers.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute structured and exciting activities that encourage maximum participation, such as multi-sports, games, arts and crafts, structured play, and more.
• Ensure all activities are age and skill-appropriate while prioritizing safety, including the proper use of equipment and space.
• Provide refreshments for the kids while maintaining our high standards of hygiene and health and safety.
• Set up and pack away play spaces, moving furniture and play equipment as needed.
• Follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies and keep all relevant documentation, including accident and incident forms, up to date and completed as needed.
• Ensure proper sign-in and sign-out processes and procedures are followed for all children in our care.
• Communicate professionally and authentically with team members, parents, children, and schools.
• Conduct regular maintenance and safety checks for all equipment and kit.
• Take the lead in championing health and safety, providing first aid where necessary.
• Keep all information and documents related to the children in our care confidential and secure.
• Inspire our team members and the children in our care to have fun, be active, and lead an active lifestyle.
  
  

Our people will always make us special at JAG – if you answered yes to a number of the questions above – it’s people just like you we’re looking for! Every single day, our incredible, professional teams make a positive difference in children’s lives across the UK.

If you’d like more information about JAG, please visit: https://youtu.be/NdyZ78K1Gy8

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. You must provide two references, one from your most recent employer and the other from a childcare setting (if applicable). We will conduct a DBS check on your behalf, so please prepare the correct documentation. You must meet these requirements to be eligible for the hiring process.

For more information, please refer to the KCSIE link below.

https://www.keepingchildrensafeineducation.co.uk/part_three_safe_recruit.html#recruit

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