Summer Scheme Coaches

Derry City Strabane District Council; Strabane, Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Northern Ireland is seeking individuals to assist with the delivery and supervision of activities for children aged 5 to 12 during the Summer Scheme. Responsibilities include implementing a range of activities, supervising participants, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. A recognised coaching qualification and experience working with young people are essential. This role promises an engaging summer environment for community involvement and development.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised foundation sport’s governing body coaching qualification or equivalent.
• One years’ experience working with young people in a leisure, sport, youth or similar environment.
• Experience of coaching or supervising large groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of a programme of activities for young children.
• Supervising all activities as required and managing behaviour.
• Keep an up-to-date attendance register of children.

Skills

Coaching qualification

Experience with young people

Supervising groups

Organising activities

Understanding Child Protection

Education

Recognised foundation sports governing body qualification

Job description

To assist with the delivery and supervision of activities, in a safe environment, during the Council Summer Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of a programme of activities for young children (5 to 12 years of age) as part of the Council’s Summer Scheme programme including sports, games and arts and crafts.
• Supervising all activities as required for any activity as promoted as part of the Summer Scheme and keeping control of any disruptive behaviour that may occur.
• Be responsible for keeping an up-to-date overall attendance register of children, including a register of children present on each trip / daily activity, knowing at all times who should be there.
• Liaise with agencies, group, parents and individuals as and when required.
• Undertake specific group leader duties as required.
• Prepare inventories of equipment and monitor the use of same.
• Reporting and monitoring in relation to participation.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with Council’s Policies and Procedures Manage.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to scale, which may be required from time to time
• Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a recognised foundation sport’s governing body coaching qualification or equivalent for example PGC Physical Education qualification.
• One years’ experience working with young people in a leisure, sport, youth or similar environment.
• Experience of coaching or supervising large groups of young people.
• Experience of organising and coordinating activity sessions for young people in any or all of the following areas: sports, arts & crafts and/or games.
• Understanding of Child Protection issues

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026