Playworker

Fit for Sport Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Discount on services for children

Company uniform provided

Access to training courses

Pension scheme access

First Aid training

Professional development

Career progression

Pension plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

A leading children's activity provider in the UK is seeking an Activity Leader for its extended school provisions. The role includes planning engaging activities for children aged 4 to 12, ensuring their safety, and liaising with parents and teachers. Candidates should have experience working with children and demonstrate leadership skills. The position offers flexible hours, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us to help inspire children to stay active and have fun!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or leisure environment.
• Well organized and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Able to work effectively in teams and independently.
• A valid DBS is required.
• A valid DBS is required (can be obtained if successful).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver programs effectively using provided materials.
• Motivate and inspire children aged 4 to 12 years.
• Engage with parents and teachers regarding children’s activities.
• Ensure the health and safety of children during activities.
• Ensure site and team comply with policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in teams

Education

Level 3 in Child Care qualification

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 Spelthorne Leisure Centre. 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, providing care during meal times and during activities
• 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 3 in Child Care qualification (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

Fit For Sport are the UK’s Leaders with over 25 years' experience in developing children's health and activity levels; to help us change children’s lives today, join our team by clicking APPLY NOW!