Play Centre Coordinator - Safe & Creative Experiences

Chessington Garden Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Launch opportunity

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Chessington Garden Centre is seeking a Children's Play Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver fun, safe experiences for children of various ages. You will supervise play areas, run creative activities, and maintain high safety and cleanliness standards to create welcoming experiences for families.

This role requires safeguarding awareness, with a Basic DBS check and compliance with safeguarding policies. You will join an exciting new Play Centre with opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a play, childcare, education, leisure, or similar environment.
• Must be 18 or over.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and confident in a busy environment.
• A caring, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.
• A commitment to providing a safe, enjoyable and welcoming experience for children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in play areas, including inflatables and activity zones, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver creative activities and events, such as treasure hunts and arts and crafts suitable for different age groups.
• Maintain the cleanliness, presentation, and safety of play areas and equipment, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of inflatables and play equipment, arranging repairs or maintenance.
• Administer first aid and respond to accidents, incidents, or emergencies per company procedures.
• Support the wider team and undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

First aid

Job description

Chessington Garden Centre is seeking a Children's Play Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver fun, safe experiences for children of various ages. You will supervise play areas, run creative activities, and maintain high safety and cleanliness standards to create welcoming experiences for families.

This role requires safeguarding awareness, with a Basic DBS check and compliance with safeguarding policies. You will join an exciting new Play Centre with opportunities for training and development