Summer Scheme Coaches

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

Job summary

A local council in Northern Ireland is seeking an individual to assist in supervising activities during the Summer Scheme for children aged 5 to 12. Responsibilities include implementing programs, supervising activities, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess a recognized coaching qualification and have experience working with young people. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to youth engagement in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognized foundation sport’s governing body coaching qualification or equivalent.
• One year's 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 children.
• Supervise all activities as required for the Summer Scheme.
• Maintain attendance register of children.
• Liaise with agencies, parents, and individuals as needed.

Skills

Coaching young children

Supervising groups

Organizing activities

Understanding of Child Protection issues

Education

Recognized coaching qualification (e.g., PGC Physical Education)

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: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Dec 2025