School Holiday Club Activity Leader
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Koala Klubs1 Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
About Koala Klubs
Koala Klubs delivers fun, safe, and engaging school holiday programmes for children aged 5–12. Our camps provide a wide range of activities including sports, arts & crafts, games, team challenges, and enrichment experiences — all in a supportive environment where children can try new things and build confidence.
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Role Purpose
As an Activity Leader, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality holiday provision. You will supervise groups of children, lead activities, ensure their safety and wellbeing, and help create a positive, inclusive, and energetic camp environment.
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Key Responsibilities
Activity Delivery
• Plan and deliver a variety of fun, safe, and inclusive activities
• Lead sports, games, creative sessions, and team challenges
• Adapt activities to suit different ages and abilities
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour
Child Supervision & Safety
• Supervise children at all times, maintaining ratios
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately
• Carry out headcounts and register checks
• Ensure a safe environment indoors and outdoors
• Administer first aid where required (if trained)
Behaviour & Wellbeing
• Promote kindness, teamwork, and respect
• Support children with additional needs where required
• Manage behaviour calmly and positively
• Help children build confidence and friendships
Operational Support
• Assist with set-up and pack-down of equipment
• Support meal and snack times (especially for HAF programmes)
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of activity areas
• Work as part of a team under the direction of the Camp Manager
Communication
• Provide friendly and professional interactions with parents/carers
• Share relevant information with the Camp Manager
• Represent Koala Klubs in a positive manner
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✅ Essential Requirements
• Experience working with children (schools, clubs, coaching, childcare, etc.)
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to lead groups confidently
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Eligible to work in the UK
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⭐ Desirable (Not Essential)
• Relevant childcare or coaching qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Safeguarding training
• Sports coaching or activity leadership experience
• Experience working on holiday camps or HAF programmes
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
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What We’re Looking For
Someone who is:
• Fun, positive, and approachable
• Responsible and safety-focused
• Creative and proactive
• Patient and supportive
• A great role model for children
• Passionate about helping children have an amazing holiday experience
Koala Klubs delivers fun, safe, and engaging school holiday programmes for children aged 5–12. Our camps provide a wide range of activities including sports, arts & crafts, games, team challenges, and enrichment experiences — all in a supportive environment where children can try new things and build confidence.
________________________________________
Role Purpose
As an Activity Leader, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality holiday provision. You will supervise groups of children, lead activities, ensure their safety and wellbeing, and help create a positive, inclusive, and energetic camp environment.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
Activity Delivery
• Plan and deliver a variety of fun, safe, and inclusive activities
• Lead sports, games, creative sessions, and team challenges
• Adapt activities to suit different ages and abilities
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour
Child Supervision & Safety
• Supervise children at all times, maintaining ratios
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately
• Carry out headcounts and register checks
• Ensure a safe environment indoors and outdoors
• Administer first aid where required (if trained)
Behaviour & Wellbeing
• Promote kindness, teamwork, and respect
• Support children with additional needs where required
• Manage behaviour calmly and positively
• Help children build confidence and friendships
Operational Support
• Assist with set-up and pack-down of equipment
• Support meal and snack times (especially for HAF programmes)
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of activity areas
• Work as part of a team under the direction of the Camp Manager
Communication
• Provide friendly and professional interactions with parents/carers
• Share relevant information with the Camp Manager
• Represent Koala Klubs in a positive manner
________________________________________
✅ Essential Requirements
• Experience working with children (schools, clubs, coaching, childcare, etc.)
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to lead groups confidently
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Eligible to work in the UK
________________________________________
⭐ Desirable (Not Essential)
• Relevant childcare or coaching qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Safeguarding training
• Sports coaching or activity leadership experience
• Experience working on holiday camps or HAF programmes
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
________________________________________
What We’re Looking For
Someone who is:
• Fun, positive, and approachable
• Responsible and safety-focused
• Creative and proactive
• Patient and supportive
• A great role model for children
• Passionate about helping children have an amazing holiday experience