Instructor

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

Job summary

A children's activity organization seeks an enthusiastic instructor to engage with kids aged 5-16 in various fun and creative activities during school holidays. Responsibilities include leading games, ensuring safeguarding, and promoting a positive ethos of inclusion. The role is part-time, typically 4-5 hours a day, with flexible workdays based on team availability. Join a growing team in a supportive environment and make a difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with children aged 5-16.
• Ability to lead physical activities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead various activities for children.
• Ensure child safety and timely arrival.
• Promote inclusion and positive behavior.

Skills

Team Games

Creative Activities

Safeguarding Knowledge

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work within a supportive growing team across Surrey 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 hours per day*.

Roles & Responsibilities

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

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

Site Location:
Weybridge Vandals RFC,
Off Walton Ln,
Brownacres,
Walton on Thames,
KT12 1QP

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