Holiday Club Sports Coach

Let's Play; Newbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Holiday Club Sports Coach to lead engaging sports activities for children aged 5-12 during school holidays. This role involves delivering a variety of fun games and ensuring an inclusive and educational environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and fun, and play a vital role in shaping memorable experiences for young participants. If you are enthusiastic about fostering a love for sports and learning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional sports kit

Opportunities for progression

Further qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working at children’s holiday camps or childcare settings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate your team to deliver high-standard programs.
• Create a positive learning environment for children in care.
• Ensure sessions are fun, inclusive, and educational.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Creativity

Education

Courses at Sixth Form, College, or University

Job description

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Base pay range

Let's Play is looking for an individual to lead and deliver sports activities at our Fun Week programme in the school holidays at Northcroft Leisure Centre, Newbury. This will include delivering a variety of sports games 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 and Crafts.

About Us

Let's Play is 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 for 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 and 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, the 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’.

About Let Me Play

Let's Play are an Ofsted registered childcare provider, delivering holiday camps to children aged 5-12. We are currently based in the South East of England & The Midlands and are in the process of an exciting expansion. All sessions follow our 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Training
• Industries
• Child Day Care Services