Job Description

Job Title: Children's Sports Club Manager - Breakfast & Evening Hours

Location:

Putney, London (prestigious primary school, ages 4-11)

Contract:

Full Time, Term Time + Holiday Camps

Salary:

circa

35,000

per annum (based on previous roles) Glassdoor+1

Reports to:

Delivery Manager / Field Manager

Hours:

please note - due the nature of this role, your day will be split into two segments to accommodate both the breakfast club and after school clubs hours. However, you will be paid a

full days pay

despite the split in your shift. We expect you to use the time to plan your schedule, however you can use this time for personal use or commitments.

Breakfast Club AM:

07.15 - 08.30

PAID BREAK / TIME

Afterschool Club PM

: 14:30 - 18.00

About Munchkin Sports

Munchkin Sports is a vibrant and child-centred sports coaching organisation dedicated to

gently introducing children aged 2-11 to sport

. Munchkin Sports+1 We operate across a variety of settings -- after-school clubs, weekend classes, PPA cover in schools, holiday camps, birthday parties, and wrap-around care.

Our ethos is rooted in creating

fun, safe, and inclusive environments

, using music, colours, numbers, and energetic play to build the

Munchkin Fundamentals (FABSS): Fitness, Agility, Balance, Skills and Spatial Awareness

.

At Munchkin Sports, we prioritise high-quality

childcare and coaching:

all our lead coaches are trained, our coaches are DBS checked, paediatric first-aid trained, and we run a structured curriculum aligned with the national curriculum for key stages. Munchkin Sports Our strong safeguarding culture ensures the welfare of every child: we follow rigorous child protection policies. Munchkin Sports

We serve more than

4,000 children per week

, a testament to our growing reach and the trust parents place in us. Munchkin Sports Our Trustpilot rating of

4.5/5

reflects high satisfaction with our team, energy, and commitment to fun and safety.

Our values are simple: Safe, Professional & Fun!

Role Overview & Purpose

As the

Wrap-Around Care Manager

for our new school provision in Putney (4-11 year-olds), you will lead the daily delivery of our wrap-around care (before-school, after-school, and holiday camps) on site. You will be responsible for building and managing a team of coaches and supervisors, maintaining relationships with the school, ensuring safety, and creating a warm, structured environment where children can play, learn, and grow.

Your role will be pivotal in launching this new provision, shaping its culture, and embedding Munchkin's high standards into every aspect of operation.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

Supervise and develop a full-time Assistant Manager plus a team of casual / part-time coaches. Glassdoor+1 Create staff rotas, lead training, manage performance, and support career development. Glassdoor Conduct coaching observations, feedback, and appraisals to maintain quality standards.

Daily Operations

Oversee day-to-day wrap-around care: plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities (sports, creative play, team games). Manage attendance, registers, and compliance with school / Munchkin policies. Ensure all health & safety, safeguarding, and risk-management procedures are followed. Munchkin Sports+1 Handle snack / refreshment times, transitions, and handover to parents.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Deliver against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (e.g., attendance, parent satisfaction, retention). Ensure services meet Ofsted or other regulatory body requirements (as relevant). Glassdoor Guarantee compliance with school safeguarding, child protection, and site-specific policies.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact with the school leadership team; build and maintain strong relationships. Liaise with parents and carers: provide excellent customer service, address concerns, communicate updates. Report regularly to Munchkin senior leadership on performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Holiday Camps Management

During school holidays, step into the role of

Holiday Camp Manager

: deliver camps on site, plan daily themes, manage registrations, and lead staff teams.

Culture & Continuous Improvement

Embed the Munchkin Sports values of fun, inclusion, and development in your team. Contribute ideas to improve the wrap-around care offering (curriculum, schedule, enrichment). Encourage innovation, creativity, and best practices across sessions.

Team

You'll lead a team made up of:

Assistant Manager (full-time):

supports operational delivery and stepping in when needed.

Coaches (part-time / casual):

likely a mix of lead coaches and junior coaches trained in Munchkin's curriculums, responsible for delivering sport and play. Munchkin Sports+1

Support staff / supervisors

(e.g., for snack-time, transitions, creative play).
Your leadership will ensure all team members feel supported, motivated, and aligned with company values.

About you and your experience:

Leadership experience:

Proven ability to manage a team, rota planning, training and development.

Strong communicator:

Excellent verbal and written skills; confident in parent and school stakeholder interactions.

Customer-facing mindset:

Empathy, professionalism, and high-quality care for children and families.

Organised & proactive:

Excellent time management, ability to multi-task, plan ahead, and problem-solve.

Creativity:

Able to design and deliver enriching activities beyond just sport (arts, games, social play).

Safeguarding knowledge:

Understanding of child protection, health & safety, and regulatory frameworks.

Relevant experience:

Previous experience in wrap-around care, holiday camps, or similar children's provision preferred.

Education & checks:

Enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training, paediatric first aid (or willingness to train).

Why Work at Munchkin Sports?

Impactful role

: You'll be a key leader in delivering care and sports provision to children, helping shape their experiences and development.

Growth opportunity

: As we expand, there's room for career progression within Munchkin - whether across schools, camps, or leadership.

Supportive culture

: Our coaches and managers describe the environment as fun, collaborative, and rewarding. The organisation prioritises training, development, and staff wellbeing. Munchkin Sports+1

Strong reputation

: Our Trustpilot rating (4.5/5) speaks to the quality and warmth of our provision. Trustpilot

Ethical & safe environment

: We follow rigorous safeguarding policies, ensuring every child is cared for in a secure and inclusive way.

We welcome applicants with experience in similar roles

-- such as wraparound care, out-of-school clubs, children's activity management, holiday camps, sports coaching leadership or childcare provision -- as the skills gained in these positions provide highly valuable and transferable experience for this role.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about working with children, leading a dynamic team, and building something special in a school wrap-around care setting, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, leadership philosophy, and why you want to work with Munchkin Sports at our Putney school site.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Have you got experience managing a holiday camp, after school clubs, breakfast clubs or school holidays? For the first 3 months, we require you to spot supervise the morning provision: Breakfast Club AM: 07.15 - 08.30
Experience:

Children Supervision or Management : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person