Playworker

Fit for Sport Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's activity provider in Camden Town is seeking an Activity Leader. You will plan and deliver engaging programs for children aged 4-12, ensuring their safety and motivation. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications in sports coaching or childcare. This role offers flexible hours, 28 days of paid holiday, professional development training, and more. Join us to inspire the next generation.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Company uniform provided

Professional development training

Pension scheme access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in school or leisure centre environment.
• Organized and demonstrates leadership.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Valid DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery of programmes and activities effectively.
• Motivate and inspire children aged 4 to 12.
• Engage with parents and teachers concerning children's progress.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching or Child Care

Job description

Exciting new opportunity for you to join Fit For Sport as an Activity Leader and to work in our extended school provisions in Camden. Fit For Sport provide schools with extended services to motivate and inspire children to get active whilst having fun! We can work around your availability by offering casual and fixed hour contracts, also you will have access to a range of sport development training.

Activity Leader job role

• Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials
• Motivating and inspiring children aged from 4 up to 12 year of age
• Engaging and liaising with parents and teachers regarding the progress of their children’s activity and ensure clients receive the best possible service
• Ensure the health and safety of children, clients and team at all times
• Make sure that you, the site and team are compliant with all policies and procedures

Activity Leader Requirements

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment
• Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills
• To be able to work effectively in teams and as an individual, always maintain a professional approach to work
• Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care (relevant routes accepted)
• A valid DBS is required (which can be obtained if successful in the role)

Activity Leader Benefits

• Monday to Friday work with flexible hours
• 28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part timers)
• Discount on access to our services for your children – if you have any!
• Company Uniform provided free of charge
• We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service
• Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport
• Access to a range of Professional Development Training, Including Core Modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core
• Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport
• You’ll have access to our pension in service schemes
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

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