Children's Holiday Camp Sports Coaches
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.50 to £14.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Berkshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Funtastic Kids Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Company Overview
Funtastic Kids Ltd is dedicated to providing exceptional Holiday Camps and Wrap Around Childcare services for children aged 4-13 across primary schools in Berkshire. Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Summary
We are currently recruiting Sports Coaches for our February Half Term & Easter Holiday Camps!
If you are passionate about keeping active and inspiring children to try new sports and develop new skills, we want to hear from you!
Due to safeguarding reasons, we do not accept CVs. To apply, please visit: https://funtastickids.co.uk/vacancies/ to download an application pack and email your completed form to hr@funtastickids.co.uk
Locations across Berkshire: Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Earley, Woodley, Burghfield and Newbury.
Rate of Pay: From £10.50 to £14.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Employment Details: You must be able to work a minimum of 18 hours during February Half Term and a minimum of 18 hours per week during the Easter Holidays (can be worked as a block or individually to suit you, half day shifts considered).
The opportunity to work other future holidays will also be offered. You will be employed on a Fixed Term basis for the duration of each school holiday period you choose to work.
Job Purpose:
- To supervise groups of children and run sports activities as directed by the timetable
- To plan and deliver good quality coaching activities for different sports run each day
- To work within a team of playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the camp, taking into account their different needs
- To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
- To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
- To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
- To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
- To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company’s expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language and communication
- To support the supervisor in supervising the children throughout the day including during breaks and lunch
- To ensure the camp setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the camp under the direction of the camp supervisor
- To keep training up to date in line with company expectations and complete any compulsory training as required
Safeguarding Statement
We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and we work hard to make sure our organisation has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the organisation to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:
- Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
- Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the camp setting
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please ensure that you read the person specification carefully as this will be used to assess candidates as part of the shortlist and interview process.
Knowledge/Qualifications
- Minimum NVQ Level 1 in Sports Coaching
- Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C or 4
Skills/Abilities
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children
- Good observation skills
- Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
- Confidentiality at all times
- Willingness to develop their own understanding of child development through training
- Work well within a team to promote positive outcomes for children
Experience
- Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential.
Personal Qualities
- Calm under pressure, patient, adaptable and energetic
- A caring and positive attitude
- A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs
- A sense of responsibility
- Positive behaviour management
- A good sense of humour
- Flexibility
Special Factors
- Flexibility of working hours
- Be available to attend termly training
Funtastic Kids Ltd is dedicated to providing exceptional Holiday Camps and Wrap Around Childcare services for children aged 4-13 across primary schools in Berkshire. Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Summary
We are currently recruiting Sports Coaches for our February Half Term & Easter Holiday Camps!
If you are passionate about keeping active and inspiring children to try new sports and develop new skills, we want to hear from you!
Due to safeguarding reasons, we do not accept CVs. To apply, please visit: https://funtastickids.co.uk/vacancies/ to download an application pack and email your completed form to hr@funtastickids.co.uk
Locations across Berkshire: Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Earley, Woodley, Burghfield and Newbury.
Rate of Pay: From £10.50 to £14.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Employment Details: You must be able to work a minimum of 18 hours during February Half Term and a minimum of 18 hours per week during the Easter Holidays (can be worked as a block or individually to suit you, half day shifts considered).
The opportunity to work other future holidays will also be offered. You will be employed on a Fixed Term basis for the duration of each school holiday period you choose to work.
Job Purpose:
- To supervise groups of children and run sports activities as directed by the timetable
- To plan and deliver good quality coaching activities for different sports run each day
- To work within a team of playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the camp, taking into account their different needs
- To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
- To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
- To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
- To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
- To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company’s expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language and communication
- To support the supervisor in supervising the children throughout the day including during breaks and lunch
- To ensure the camp setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the camp under the direction of the camp supervisor
- To keep training up to date in line with company expectations and complete any compulsory training as required
Safeguarding Statement
We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and we work hard to make sure our organisation has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the organisation to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:
- Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
- Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the camp setting
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please ensure that you read the person specification carefully as this will be used to assess candidates as part of the shortlist and interview process.
Knowledge/Qualifications
- Minimum NVQ Level 1 in Sports Coaching
- Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C or 4
Skills/Abilities
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children
- Good observation skills
- Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
- Confidentiality at all times
- Willingness to develop their own understanding of child development through training
- Work well within a team to promote positive outcomes for children
Experience
- Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential.
Personal Qualities
- Calm under pressure, patient, adaptable and energetic
- A caring and positive attitude
- A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs
- A sense of responsibility
- Positive behaviour management
- A good sense of humour
- Flexibility
Special Factors
- Flexibility of working hours
- Be available to attend termly training