Playworker

Fit for Sport Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's activity organization in the UK is looking for an Activity Leader to join their team. You will engage children aged 4 to 12 through fun activities while ensuring their safety and development. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a Level 3 Child Care qualification. Benefits include flexible working hours, paid holidays, company uniform, and training opportunities, including First Aid certification. Join us and help make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Discounts for children’s services

Professional development training

Free company uniform

Pension in service schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or leisure centre environment.
• Able to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Professional approach to work required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activity programmes.
• Motivate and inspire children aged 4 to 12.
• Ensure health and safety during activities and meal times.

Skills

Experience with children

Leadership skills

Organization

Teamwork

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!