Holiday Club Sports Coach

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to join their Fun Week programme at a leisure centre. This role involves delivering a variety of sports activities designed to engage and inspire children aged 5 to 12. With a focus on fun, inclusivity, and education, you will manage a team to ensure high-quality sessions that cater to all abilities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on young lives. If you love working with children and are committed to creating enjoyable experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional sports kit

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings and delivering activities to children.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate your team to deliver high-quality programs.
• Create a positive learning environment for children in care.
• Deliver fun and inclusive sports activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Team Management

Child Interaction

Reliability

Education

Courses at Sixth Form, College or University

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 Hungerford Leisure Centre, Hungerford. 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:

1. Has a keen interest and passion in working with and facilitating fun games for primary-aged children
2. Has experience working at children’s holiday camps and/or a childcare setting
3. Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and general practice
4. Punctual, Reliable & Committed
5. Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children
6. Strong communication & organisational skills
7. Able to interact well with staff, parents/carers and children

Preferred Requirements:

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

Duties & Responsibilities for this role:

1. Manage and motivate your team, to ensure they are delivering the programme to a high standard
2. Liaise with parents/carers, staffing team and the Directors on a regular basis
3. Ensure sessions delivered are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children
4. Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care
5. Deliver the coaching programme to a high standard consistently.
6. Follow our coaching philosophy, ensuring everything we deliver is: Fun, Inclusive & Educational
7. To understand the individual needs of the staff and children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately
8. Deal with any first aid/emergency situation
9. Approachable in liaising with parents/carers
10. To be committed to ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability
11. 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 Sports Coach’.