Holiday Club Play Leader

Let Me Play; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Let's Play is looking for an individual to lead a variety of fun-filled activities at our Fun Week programme in the school holidays at Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stroud. This will include following our timetable and delivering activities 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 and Crafts.

About Us:

Let's Play is a childcare provider based in the South East of England and The Midlands, with a clear philosophy of ensuring everything we deliver to children is Fun, Inclusive & Educational. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering fun holiday camps suitable for all children in our care.

Essential Requirements:

1. Has a keen interest and passion in working with and facilitating fun games for primary-aged children.
2. Has experience working at children’s holiday camps and/or a childcare setting.
3. Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and general practice.
4. Punctual, Reliable & Committed.
5. Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
6. Strong communication & organisational skills.
7. Able to interact well with staff, parents/carers, and children.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Clean UK driver’s license
2. Experience and/or willingness to deliver other activities during our Fun Week provision, such as Arts and Crafts, and Multi-Sports.
3. Completed appropriate courses at Sixth Form, College, or University.

Duties & Responsibilities for this role:

1. Manage and motivate your team, to ensure they are delivering the programme to a high standard.
2. Liaise with parents/carers, the staffing team, and the Directors regularly.
3. Ensure sessions delivered are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children.
4. Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care.
5. Deliver the coaching programme to a high standard consistently.
6. Follow our coaching philosophy, ensuring everything we deliver is: Fun, Inclusive & Educational.
7. Understand the individual needs of the staff and children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately.
8. Deal with any first aid/emergency situation.
9. Be approachable in liaising with parents/carers.
10. Be committed to ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability.
11. Be creative and passionate in your delivery.

You will be provided with:

1. Professional sports kit.
2. Opportunities for progression and additional work opportunities.
3. Further qualifications.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line ‘Holiday Club Play Leader'.