Ministay Sport and Activity Instructor
Ministay Sport and Activity Instructor
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Ministay Sport and Activity Instructor
At UKLC we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 11 17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing lifechanging experiences for young international learners.
As a Sport and Activity Instructor you will support the planning and delivery of a fun and safe sports and activity programme. Working closely with the Sport Coordinator you will create an engaging environment that fosters teamwork skillbuilding and enjoyment for students of all abilities.
Please note that we have some specialist positions available for people who are specialised in dance drama or football.
If you hold the relevant qualification/s and are interested in taking on one of these roles please email for more information.
Job Description
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager and Sport Coordinator.
Opportunity for Progression: Sport Coordinator or Excursion and Activity Manager.
PreSummer Preparation
- Attend the presummer online training.
- Attend the company and sports team inductions and assist with the centre set up as required.
- Summer Sport and Activity Delivery
- Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre as required.
- Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
- Deliver engaging sports and activity sessions tailored to students of varying abilities.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment where all participants feel supported and motivated.
- Collaborate with the Sport Coordinator and Excursion and Activity Manager to ensure seamless programme delivery.
- Ensure all sports equipment is wellmaintained and returned after use.
- Supervise mealtimes (and lightsout for residential team) as required.
Teamwork and Communication
- Support Activity Leaders and other team members during excursions as required.
- Participate in daily team meetings to align on schedules and share feedback.
- Act as a point of contact for students and group leaders addressing any questions or concerns about the programme.
- Work with the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
Feedback and Administration
- Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries regarding sports and activities.
- Provide regular feedback to the Excursion and Activity Manager and Sport Coordinator.
- Help to maintain activity noticeboards and other communication tools.
- Maintain accident and damage records.
- Complete an endofcontract feedback report to support future programme improvements.
Safeguarding and Professionalism
- UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures. Click here to read our Safeguarding policy. All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding elearning.
- Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook Sport and Activity Instructor/Activity Leader Handbook and maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
- Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
- Read understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions.
- Ensure all activities comply with health and safety standards including completing and adhering to risk assessments.
- Maintain professionalism in all interactions with students the team and group leaders.
- Dress appropriately at all times.
Working Hours
A Sport and Activity Instructor is required to work 24 sessions per fortnight based on a sixday working week. A session is defined as a morning/ afternoon activity an evening activity or a halfday excursion (a fullday excursion is two sessions). Generally a session includes a halfhour break. Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration. In most centres sports and activities take place at weekends and it will be necessary for SAIs to work on six consecutive days.
Session Breakdown
- 8:30 9am Daily Meeting
- 912:30pm (including a halfhour unpaid break)
- 2 5:30pm (including a halfhour unpaid break)
- 7:30 11pm (including a halfhour unpaid break)
Salary and Benefits
- All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
- Weekly salary (including holiday pay) is from 397.85 18 20 year olds) to 498.71.
- Holiday pay will be added at the end of contract.
- Fullboard accommodation is provided.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
- Experience coaching sports or working with young people in summer schools or similar settings.
Qualifications
- National Governing Body Sports qualifications and/or PGCE in Physical Education.
- Lifeguard qualification.
- Relevant First Aid qualification.
- Qualifications/experience in related subjects such as drama sports and music etc.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of the local area.
Personal Qualities
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Boundless energy and enthusiasm.
- Excellent communication and motivational skills.
- Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
Legal Requirements
- Full right to work in the UK.
Safer Recruitment Checks
- Minimum of 2 reference checks.
- Enhanced DBS Check.
- Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
Available Centres
You will also need to attend induction prior to starting your contract. Specific dates and times will be set closer to the time. Induction is paid and will start a few days before the official centre opening dates.
- Cheshire Campus Crewe (residential)
- St Swithuns School Winchester (residential)
- Newbattle College Edinburgh (residential)
- University of Chester Homestay (nonresidential only)
- Queen Annes School Reading (residential)
This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment the company may within reason request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.
Employment Type
Temp
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