Job Description

About Us

Kidwise After School and Holiday Camps is a multi-award-winning childcare provider for children aged 5-12. Our mission is to create safe, engaging, and memorable experiences for children while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Activity Coach to join our team and make a lasting impact on children's lives. You will lead exciting, fun, and educational activities across holiday camps and after school clubs, helping children explore their interests, develop new skills, and create wonderful memories.

This role is fast-paced and challenging, requiring confidence, resilience, and a genuine passion for working with children. You'll thrive if you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a supportive, energetic team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise groups of children in sports, indoor games, creative, and educational activities. Deliver structured sessions in multi-sports, dance, martial arts, drama, arts & crafts, STEM, science, and indoor games, following daily briefings. Manage behaviour fairly and consistently while fostering an inclusive, safe environment. Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and wellbeing standards are always met. Adapt quickly to schedule changes and confidently step in when needed. Communicate professionally with children, parents, and colleagues. Safely transport children from school when required, including via public transport. Keep activity spaces clean, safe, and organised throughout the day; PM shifts include packing up, cleaning and room reset.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' proven experience in a camp, school, club, or structured childcare setting. Ability to lead activities independently and engage children effectively. Strong behaviour management skills and confidence with groups. Resilience to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism. Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback. Reliable, punctual, on time and committed to most school holiday and after school club dates. Safeguarding training, Enhanced DBS, and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Specialism in at least one activity area (sports, performing arts, STEM, crafts, indoor games, etc.).
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Work Schedule

After School Club:

Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-6:15pm (starting September).

Holiday Camps:

Monday-Friday AM shift: 7:30am-1:30pm PM shift: 12:45pm-6:30pm (includes cleaning/room reset) Break Cover Shift: 8.45am - 14.45pm Double shifts may be required; flexibility is essential. Children's parties: Saturdays (monthly), plus additional weekend bookings.

Key Dates You Must Be Available

Easter Holidays (3 weeks) Summer Holidays (8 weeks) - must be available at least 6.5 weeks Half Terms: October, December, February, May

Do Not Apply If:

You have less than 2 years of proven childcare/activity leadership experience. You cannot commit to the majority of school holiday dates listed above. You cannot handle pressure, feedback, or the responsibility of leading groups of children. Timetbale not flexible

Why This Role is Rewarding

This role offers the opportunity to:

Make a real difference in children's lives every day. Gain experience in leadership, activity planning, and child development. Work in a supportive, high-energy team environment. Enjoy a varied, hands-on, and fun role with new challenges every day.
If you are passionate about working with children, thrive under pressure, and have the skills to lead confidently, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 14.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Free fitness classes
Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have leading activities or supervising children in camps, clubs, or schools? Which age groups have you worked with? (We're looking for 5-12 years old) What specialisms or activity areas do you excel in? (e.g., sports, arts & craft, STEM, drama, gymnastic, martial art and indoor games)? Are you available for the majority of school holidays (Easter, Summer, and half-term)? Are you available for after school club during the school term Monday to Friday at 3:00pm - 6:15pm? Do you currently hold an Enhanced DBS, First Aid, or Safeguarding certification? If not, are you willing to obtain them? What excites you most about working with children in a camp or after school environment? How do you handle constructive feedback in a professional setting? Imagine you have a group of 20 children, and one child refuses to join an activity, another is arguing with a friend, and a parent asks a question at the same time. How would you handle this situation?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025