Instructor

MACCA Sports Academies Limited; Boston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's activity organization is seeking enthusiastic individuals to work as instructors in a holiday program in Boston. Responsibilities include leading activities for children aged 5 to 16, ensuring their safety, and promoting inclusivity. The role requires a professional demeanor and a flexible approach to work, typically operating a 4-day week. Interested candidates will receive training and a detailed role description before joining the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead fun and engaging activities for children ages 5 - 16.
• Training in safeguarding provided on appointment.
• Professional approach and high expectations for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safeguarding of children at all times.
• Lead various games and activities including football, netball, and rounders.
• Conduct health and safety checks throughout the day.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Team leadership

Child supervision skills

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work within a supportive growing team across Lincolnshire during the school holiday periods, supporting our Holiday, Activities and Food programme, funded by the Department of Education.

An instructor would be responsible for assisting and leading activities to children ages 5 - 16 years old. Activities follow a modular daily plan provided in advance of the holiday programme start date, each activity will follow any of the following pillars of activity;

• Active: Team Games, Striking & Fielding, Net & Wall Games (More listed below)
• Creative: Thank you cards, Tallest tower challenge, strongest bridge, friendship bracelets
• Healthy: Blind fold fruit tasting, smoothie making, healthy café challenge.

Working days are based off of team availability and can be flexible, we typically operate a 4-day working week from 4-5 day*.

Roles & Responsibilities3>

1. Safeguarding of children (Training will be provided on appointment).
   • Inform Head of Programme of safeguarding concerns.
   • Ensure all children are always supervised, both structured and unstructured activities (this includes toilet breaks, break and lunch).
2. Ensure arrival to site in a timely prompt manner (15 minutes in advance).
3. Delivery of activities provided by Head of Programme (Team CPD days are used to help further understanding).
   • Lead a range of activities across the programme, these could include but are not limited to;
   • Team Games; Football, TAG‑Rugby, Netball, Handball…
   • Net & Wall; Short Tennis, Badminton, Seated Volleyball
   • Striking & Fielding; Rounders, Kwik Cricket, Softball
4. Maintain a professional approach to your duties at all times and set high expectations for children attending our course/your activity.
5. Promote an ethos of inclusion and alignment with #BeYou #BeKind #BeGreat.

Support Head of Programme where required with:

• A) Registration of children on arrival and departure
• B) Health and Safety checks throughout the day

Site Location

Boston Rugby Club
Club House, Great Fed Road,
Wyberton Fen
PE21 7PB

A PDF copy of your role description will be available before joining the team.