Playworker

Fit for Sport Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's activity provider in Wolverhampton is seeking an Activity Camp Coach for holiday camps. This role involves planning and delivering engaging programmes for children aged 4 to 12, ensuring their safety and motivating them to be active. Ideal applicants will have experience working with children, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers flexible hours, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development. Apply now to make a difference in children’s lives!

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Discount on services for employees' children

Free company uniform

Paid DBS Update Service

Professional Development Training

Access to pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a leisure centre or school.
• Well organized with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver programmes effectively.
• Motivate children aged 4 to 12 years.
• Engage with parents regarding children’s progress.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals.

Skills

Experience working with children

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching

Activity Leadership

Child Care

Job description

Exciting new opportunity for you to join Fit For Sport as an Activity Camp Coach and to work in our Kids Camp on Holiday Camps in Wolverhampton area (October Half term Mon 29th - Fri 2nd Nov). Fit For Sport provide leisure centres with activity camps 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials
• Motivate and inspire children aged from 4 up to 12 years of age
• Engage and liaise 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
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment
• Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills
• 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)

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
• Access to our pension and service schemes
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme

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