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Holiday Club Sports Coach

Southend-on-Sea, EssexPart-time
£8 - £13.50 hourly
About the Job
About the Job:
Let's Play are looking for an individual to deliver sports activities at our Fun Week programme in the school holidays at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Southend-on-Sea. This will include delivering a variety of sports to a high standard, catering for all children of mixed ability, aged between 5 and 12 years of age.
 
The daily programme will include activities delivered from our schedule which aim to have a positive impact on young children. The sessions will range from: Multi-Sports, Performing Arts/Dance, Swimming, Bouncy Castle, Team Games, Esports, Lego Building and Arts n Crafts.
 
About Us:
Let's Play are a childcare provider mainly based in the South East of England, Sheffield, Bristol, Essex and The Midlands, with a clear philosophy of ensuring everything we deliver to children is Fun, Inclusive & Educational. We have an outstanding reputation of delivering fun holiday camps suitable for all children in our care. 
 
Essential Requirements: 
  • Has a keen interest and passion in working with and facilitating fun games for primary-aged children.
  • Has experience working at children’s holiday camps and/or a childcare setting.
  • Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and general practice.
  • Punctual, Reliable & Committed.
  • Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
  • Strong communication & organisational skills.
  • Able to interact well with staff, parents/carers and children.
 
 Preferred Requirements: 
  • Clean UK driver’s license.
  • Experience and/or willingness to deliver other activities during our Fun Week provision, such as: Arts n Crafts, Multi-Sports.
  • Completed appropriate courses at Sixth Form, College or University.

 Duties & Responsibilities for this role: 
  • Manage and motivate your team, to ensure they are delivering the programme to a high standard.
  • Liaise with parents/carers, staffing team and the Directors on a regular basis.
  • Ensure sessions delivered are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children.
  • Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care.
  • Deliver the coaching programme to a high standard consistently. 
  • Follow our coaching philosophy, ensuring everything we deliver is: Fun, Inclusive & Educational.
  • To understand the individual needs of the staff and children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately.
  • Deal with any first aid/emergency situation.
  • Approachable in liaising with parents/carers.
  • To be committed to ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability.
  • Be creative and passionate in your delivery.

 You will be provided with:
  • Professional sports kit.
  • Opportunities for progression and additional work opportunities.
  • Further qualifications.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to staff@lets-play.org.uk with the subject line ‘Holiday Club Sports Coach’.
About Let's Play
Let's Play are an Ofsted registered childcare provider, delivering holiday camps to children aged 5-12. We are currently based in the South East of England & The Midlands and are in the process of an exciting expansion. All sessions follow our clear philosophy of ensuring everything we deliver to children is Fun, Inclusive & Educational. We have an outstanding reputation of delivering fun holiday camps suitable for all children in our care.