Multi Activity Coach – York

Total Sports Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,470 - 20,475; Part time

Job summary

Total Sports Limited is seeking coaches and activity leaders for holiday clubs in York. Roles involve delivering engaging activities for children aged 5–13 during school holidays including Easter and summer periods.

Experience with children is essential, while coaching qualifications are preferred. The position offers flexibility in working hours, with opportunities for permanent roles available based on performance. Pay ranges from £340 to £450 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is a prerequisite.
• Coaching or teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• All coaches must hold an Enhanced DBS (or we can assist in the application process).

Responsibilities

• Deliver amazing experiences for children aged 5–13 across sports, arts & crafts, and outdoor adventures.
• Participate in activities like dodgeball and team challenges.
• Work alongside qualified coaches and receive training.

Skills

Experience working with children

Coaching or teaching qualifications

Job description

About the role

We are looking to contract our teams for the 2026 season and are currently searching for coaches and activity leaders to join us for our holiday clubs in York at February half term, Easter, May half term and Summer (dates below).

Dates: Easter – 30th March to 17th April; May half term – 26th to 29th May; Summer – 20th July to 4th September.

We are keen to hear from candidates from sports, education and childcare setting backgrounds. You may be a student studying a sports or education related degree, a supply teacher, TA or HLTA looking for work during the holidays, you may be a sports coach working in local schools and wanting holiday club work. If you have experience working with children and sports we want to hear from you!

Our holiday clubs run every single half term. Easter and Summer – we are flexible in the work we are able to offer according to your needs. For example, you may want to work only a set half term or only a few weeks of summer; we can cater to your requirements and offer as much work as you would like.

Responsibilities

As a coach, you will be assigned a group of children to work with each day and provided with an activity timetable by your camp manager.

Your role is to deliver amazing experiences for children aged 5–13 across a range of multi sports, arts & crafts and outdoor adventurous games. You will be involved during the day, taking part in dodgeball games, helping children build amazing dens, working together to solve team challenges and jumping into swimming pools.

Work alongside high qualified coaches, receive quality training and feedback whilst gaining invaluable experience in the industry. Limited placement opportunities are available, and for exceptional staff, permanent work may be available in partner schools throughout the school year.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience working with children is a prerequisite.
• Coaching or teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• All coaches must hold an Enhanced DBS (or we can assist in the application process).

Job Details

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Fixed‑term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: £340.00–£450.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person