Job Description

ActiveMe 360 is a leading provider of active childcare holiday camps in Hampshire. Our Ofsted registered and trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the county, providing outstanding active childcare & sport provision to children whilst ensuring peace of mind for parents. The role of a Holiday camp lead sports coach is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children on our camps and deliver outstanding structured, inclusive activities.

Using supporting resources, you will be expected to deliver a mixture of sports, activities and games to children aged between 4 and 13 years of age, with an emphasis on improving physical, mental and social wellbeing and demonstrating our ACTIVES values in everything you do.

You will also have a pastoral role to play as a group leader or group assistant. You will be a key point of contact for a group of children on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their wellbeing and providing high quality care. As well as leading sessions, you will contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional and social support offered by ActiveMe 360.

Location(s)

You will have the opportunity to work at one of our below locations in Southampton

SO16 4AS SO19 0EP SO19 2DW SO14 1LU SO16 3BZ Additional venues in surrounding towns and cities available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and deliver activities for children aged 4-13, focusing on creating a fun, engaging and inclusive environment. Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures. Continuously promote the wellbeing of the children in your care. Take a pastoral role as a group leader, welcoming new children into your group and liaising with the Camp Manager and/or parents as necessary. Supervision of children outside of activity times i.e. snack / lunch breaks. Attend a Holiday Camp Induction Day (date tbc) At all times behave in a manner that reflects the values and expectations of ActiveMe 360 Promote and deliver our mission throughout your employment. Show the required vitality and professionalism for the duration of your employment, acting as an ambassador for ActiveMe 360 and behaving as a suitable role model for children. Other ad-hoc duties (cleaning, equipment audits etc).

Essential Requirements:

Experience of working with children and delivering activities. Ability to adapt delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability of the group, ensuring individual needs are met. An enthusiastic, energetic individual with a positive 'can-do' attitude, passionate about working with children and improving physical, mental and social wellbeing through physical activity, sport and education. Good organisation and communication skills. A flexible team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges that may arise on camp. Someone looking for a challenging but rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to commence or further their career in the coaching, childcare or education industry.

Desirable Requirements:

Qualified in or working towards a relevant sport, performing arts, teaching or childcare qualification. Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.

Why Join Us?

A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people. Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that values creativity and collaboration. Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with training and development provided. Competitive pay and flexible holiday-based work.

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about performing arts and love working with children, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our Active Holiday Camps.

Safeguarding Statement

Active Me 360 CIC believes that it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults through a commitment to practice which protects them.

All candidates will follow our safer recruitment process. Successful candidates will need to supply the names and contact details of two references for their application, ideally one of which will be relevant to working with children.

If you have any questions before application about the role or process, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or give us a call on 02382 511844.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Holidays
Application question(s):

What is the best contact number to arrange a screener interview?
Experience:

Working with children: 1 year (preferred) working at holiday camps: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS that is on the update service? (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 21/07/2025