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Holiday Club Sports Coach
Job Location:
Job Location:
Southend on Sea - UK
Hourly Salary:
GBP 8 - 13
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About the Job:
Lets Play are looking for an individual to deliver sports activities at our Fun Week programme in the school holidays at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre Southend-on-Sea. This will include delivering a variety of sports to a high standard catering for all children of mixed ability aged between 5 and 12 years of age.
The daily programme will include activities delivered from our schedule which aim to have a positive impact on young children. The sessions will range from: Multi-Sports Performing Arts/Dance Swimming Bouncy Castle Team Games Esports Lego Building and Arts n Crafts.
About Us:
Lets Play are looking for an individual to deliver sports activities at our Fun Week programme in the school holidays at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre Southend-on-Sea. This will include delivering a variety of sports to a high standard catering for all children of mixed ability aged between 5 and 12 years of age.
The daily programme will include activities delivered from our schedule which aim to have a positive impact on young children. The sessions will range from: Multi-Sports Performing Arts/Dance Swimming Bouncy Castle Team Games Esports Lego Building and Arts n Crafts.
About Us:
Lets Play are a childcare provider mainly based in the South East of England Sheffield Bristol Essex and 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.
- Has experience working at childrens holiday camps and/or a childcare setting.
- Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and general practice.
- Punctual Reliable & Committed.
- Has experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
- Strong communication & organisational skills.
- Able to interact well with staff parents/carers and children.
Preferred Requirements:
- Clean UK drivers license.
- 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.
Duties & Responsibilities for this role:
- Manage and motivate your team to ensure they are delivering the programme to a high standard.
- Liaise with parents/carers staffing team and the Directors on a regular basis.
- Ensure sessions delivered 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 staff and 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.
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 with the subject line Holiday Club Sports Coach.
