Holiday Club Sports Coach

Let's Play; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established childcare provider is seeking a passionate individual to deliver engaging sports activities during the Fun Week programme. This role involves working with children aged 5-12, ensuring that each session is fun, inclusive, and educational. You will manage a team, liaise with parents, and create a positive environment for learning. If you have a knack for motivating children and enjoy facilitating games, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a reputable organization that values creativity and commitment, and take part in making a difference in children's lives during the school holidays.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Professional sports kit

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a fun and engaging manner.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate your team to deliver high-quality sports activities.
• Create a positive learning environment for children aged 5-12.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Child Interaction

Creativity

Education

Relevant Courses at Sixth Form, College or University

Tools

Professional Sports Kit

Job description

About the Job:
Let's Play are looking for an individual to deliver sports activities at our Fun Week programme in the school holidays at Winchester Leisure Centre, Winchester. This will include delivering a variety of sports activities 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 aim to have a positive impact on young children. The sessions will range from: Multi-Sports, Performing Arts/Dance, Swimming, Bouncy Castle, 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 and 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.
• Has experience working at children’s holiday camps and/or a childcare setting.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and general practice.
• Punctual, Reliable & Committed.
• Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
• Strong communication & organisational skills.
• Able to interact well with staff, parents/carers and children.

Preferred Requirements:

• Clean UK driver’s license.
• 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:

• Manage and motivate your team, to ensure they are delivering the programme to a high standard.
• Liaise with parents/carers, staffing team and the Directors on a regular basis.
• Ensure sessions delivered 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 staff and 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.

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