Job Description

Job Title:

Holiday Camp Coach

FUNDA are launching two new venues in the Burscough and Tarleton area or Lancashire and are looking for enthusiastic coaches to work at our award-winning holiday camps.

Job Summary

As a

FUNDA Holiday Camp Coach

, you'll play a key role in delivering

fun, safe, and engaging holiday camp experiences

for children aged

4-11

. You'll support children's physical activity, confidence, and social development through a wide range of structured and creative activities.

Your goal is simple:

make every child feel included, supported, and excited to come back each day

.

Key Responsibilities:

Activity Planning & Preparation

Plan and deliver

age-appropriate (4-11)

daily activity sessions Support a varied programme including: Sports and games Arts and crafts Team-building challenges Creative and educational activities Adapt activities to suit different abilities, confidence levels, and needs

Activity Delivery & Engagement:

Lead activities in a

fun, energetic, and inclusive

way Clearly demonstrate activities and encourage positive participation Provide guidance and encouragement to support skill development Promote good behaviour, teamwork, and respect

Safety & Supervision:

Maintain

high standards of safeguarding and supervision

at all times Follow FUNDA policies, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies Ensure children's wellbeing during activities, transitions, and breaks Respond calmly and appropriately to accidents, incidents, or concerns

Positive Role Modelling:

Act as a

positive role model

, showing enthusiasm, professionalism, and care Create a welcoming environment where children feel safe to: Try new things Build friendships Grow in confidence Support children emotionally and socially throughout the day

Communication & Teamwork:

Communicate effectively with:

Children Parents/guardians (when required) Fellow coaches and camp leaders Share relevant information, updates, and concerns with the team Work collaboratively to ensure smooth day-to-day camp delivery

Equipment & Environment:

Help set up, pack away, and care for equipment and resources Carry out basic equipment checks and report any issues Maintain a tidy, safe, and organised activity environment

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience working with children in a

camp, school, childcare, or sports setting

Confident, enthusiastic, and engaging personality Ability to lead groups and keep children motivated Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patient, reliable, and caring approach Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing situations

Desirable (But Not Essential)

First Aid & CPR qualification (or willingness to complete training) Understanding of child development and inclusive practice Experience delivering sports, games, or creative activities
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Free parking
Licence/Certification:

DBS Certificate (required) Driving Licence (required) Multi Skills Level 2 (preferred) Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) Safeguarding Level 2 (required)
Work Location: In person