Instructor

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

Job summary

A sports academy organization in Swaffham is seeking an enthusiastic activity instructor to support children aged 5-16 during school holiday periods. Responsibilities include leading various activities such as sports and creative projects while ensuring the safety and supervision of all participants. The role offers flexibility in working hours and aims to promote an inclusive environment. Training in safeguarding is provided upon appointment, making it a rewarding position for individuals passionate about child development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5-16 in a recreational setting.
• Ability to lead and engage children in physical activities.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safeguarding of children throughout activities.
• Deliver a variety of engaging activities including sports and creative projects.
• Maintain high professional standards and encourage inclusion.

Skills

Teamwork

Child supervision

Communication

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work within a supportive growing team across Norfolk 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; Examples include: #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 where required with: A) Registration of children on arrival and departure B) Health and Safety checks throughout the day