Ultimate Lacrosse Coach

Activate Management Ltd; Alcester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Activate Camps is seeking an Ultimate Lacrosse Experience Coach to deliver high quality lacrosse sessions and manage a group of 10–15 children during holiday camps. You will follow a structured curriculum, ensure safety, and inspire young athletes to reach their potential through engaging sessions and the Activate Games.

The role requires enthusiasm, safeguarding awareness, and a passion for working with children, with DBS (Enhanced) or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• DBS check (Enhanced) or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Experience leading a group.
• Passion for working with children.
• Lacrosse coaching qualification (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge of lacrosse.

Responsibilities

• Complete Activate Camps training.
• Understand the camp timetable and lacrosse curriculum.
• Lead your own group of 10–15 children.
• Deliver lacrosse sessions following the curriculum.
• Adapt sessions based on individual and group needs.
• Ensure all children wear safety equipment where needed.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and wellbeing within your group.
• Communicate with parents when required.
• Prepare sessions and equipment for the next day.
• Lead a team during the Activate Games and implement the points system.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Safeguarding

Health & Safety awareness

Experience leading a group

Passion for working with children

Coaching Field Lacrosse qualification

Detailed knowledge of lacrosse

Job description

Ultimate Lacrosse Experience – Coach

Pay: £12.16 – £14.93 per hour (depending on qualification)

Hours: 8:30–4:30pm OR 9:30–5:30pm (venue dependent)

Travel Expenses: 30p per mile after the first 35 miles per day

Car share uplift available

Inspire young lacrosse players and deliver high quality coaching the Activate Way.

The Ultimate Lacrosse Experience is a 3 day lacrosse camp for children aged 7–16, offering a progressive, fun and challenging programme suitable for both beginners and aspiring superstars. Each camp forms part of the wider Activate Camps network, where children develop skills through sessions, gameplay, challenges and the end of camp Activate Games.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, skilled and safety focused Coaches to deliver exceptional sessions that motivate and support each young athlete.

About Activate Camps

Activate Camps provide fun, safe and engaging holiday camps designed to help young people develop their skills. Teamwork and positive attitudes are central to our programmes, with children earning points for showing BEST behaviour: Bravery, Enthusiasm, Sportsmanship and Teamwork.

The Role

As an Ultimate Lacrosse Experience Coach, you will deliver high quality lacrosse sessions, manage your own group, and ensure every child enjoys a safe, positive and developmental camp experience. You will use your enthusiasm and expertise to create engaging sessions and encourage children to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Pre Camp

• Complete required Activate Camps training
• Complete onboarding tasks accurately and on time
• Understand the camp timetable and lacrosse curriculum

During Camp

• Present professionally in full Activate uniform
• Support camp setup and registration
• Deliver engaging Extra Time Club activities
• Help assess player ability and grouping on Day 1
• Supervise downtime (breaks, lunchtimes)
• Lead your own group of 10–15 children
• Deliver fun, technical and challenging lacrosse sessions following the curriculum
• Adapt sessions based on individual and group needs
• Ensure all children wear appropriate safety equipment (mouthguards, eye protection where needed)
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and wellbeing within your group
• Communicate with parents when required
• Support the Camp Manager with reasonable requests
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Report hazards or incidents promptly and professionally
• Encourage reflective practice, goal setting and teamwork
• Prepare your group and assist with end of day collection
• Lead a team during the Activate Games and implement the points system

Post Camp

• Pack away equipment safely
• Complete and submit coaching session logs
• Participate in a constructive staff debrief
• Prepare sessions and equipment for the next day

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong safeguarding understanding
• Basic Health & Safety awareness
• Experience leading a group
• Passion for working with children
• Coaching Field Lacrosse qualification (or equivalent)
• Detailed knowledge of lacrosse

Desirable

• Good communication skills with parents
• Previous lacrosse camp experience
• Evidence of regular England Lacrosse CPD

Why Join Activate Camps?

• A rewarding role inspiring young lacrosse players
• Competitive pay based on qualification
• Supportive and fun working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing work across school holidays