Holiday Club Manager
Let's Play are looking for individuals who can manage one of our many locations during our Fun Weeks in the school holiday periods at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, Southend-on-Sea . This will include managing and delivering sessions to a high standard, catering for all children of mixed ability aged between 5 and 12 years of age and managing the on-site staffing team.
The daily programme will include activities delivered from our schedule which aims to have a positive impact on young children. The sessions will range from: Multi-Sports, Performing Arts/Dance, Swimming, Bouncy Castle/Soft Play, Team Games, Esports, Lazer Tag, Nerf Wars, Lego Building and Arts n Crafts.
About Us:
Let's Play are a national childcare provider mainly based in the South East of England, Sheffield, Bristol & The Midlands, with a clear philosophy of ensuring everything we deliver to children is Fun, Inclusive & Educational. We have an outstanding reputation of delivering fun holiday camps suitable for all children in our care.
Essential Requirements:
- Has a keen interest and passion in working with and facilitating fun games for primary-aged children.
- Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and coaching ability.
- Punctual, Reliable & Committed.
- Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
- Strong communication & organisational skills.
- Able to interact well with children, teachers, and parents.
- Clean UK driver’s license
- Experience in working in a childcare setting.
- Level 2 (or above) Childcare qualification
- Level 1 (or above) Sports coaching qualification
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience and/or willingness to deliver other activities during our Fun Week provision, such as: Arts n Crafts, Multi-Sports.
- Completed appropriate courses at Sixth Form, College or University.
- Experience in a managerial role
Duties & Responsibilities for this role:
- Deliver sessions that are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children.
- Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care.
- Deliver the coaching programme to a high standard consistently.
- Follow our coaching philosophy, ensuring everything we deliver is: Fun, Inclusive & Educational.
- To understand the individual needs of the children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately.
- Deal with any first aid/emergency situation.
- Approachable in liaising with parents/carers.
- To be committed to ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability.
- Be creative and passionate in your delivery.
- Manage the staff and overall running of the site
- Liaise directly with senior management
You will be provided with:
- Professional sports kit.
- Opportunities for progression and additional work opportunities.
- Further qualifications.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to staff@lets-play.org.uk with the subject line ‘Holiday Club Manager Role’.