Instructor

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

Job summary

A sports academy in Lincolnshire is seeking an enthusiastic individual to lead activities for children aged 5-16 during school holidays. This role involves supervising children, ensuring safety, and leading diverse activities that promote physical health and creativity. Strong teamwork and a commitment to child welfare are essential. The position offers flexible working hours within a supportive environment, making it ideal for those passionate about engaging young people in sports and activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children aged 5-16.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Flexibility to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead various activities for children including team games and creative tasks.
• Ensure child safety and supervision during activities.
• Promote inclusivity and a positive atmosphere.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Child supervision

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 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.
6. 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:
Sleaford Rugby Club
David Willaims Pavillion, Ruskington Road
NG34 8SP

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