Casual City Camps Leader
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.58 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chelmsford City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Chelmsford City Council operates four leisure centres across the city, offering a wide range of sport and leisure activities for all ages. During the school holidays, we run City Camps; a fun-filled, engaging camp for children aged 4–7 and 8–12, designed to introduce them to exciting new activities in a safe and supportive environment.
Chelmsford City Council is looking for dedicated individuals to lead our City Camps during the school holidays at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre.
As a Camp Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering a variety of fun, active and inclusive sessions for children aged 4–7 and 8–12. To help create a safe and engaging environment where every child feels encouraged, supported, and excited to take part.
We’re looking for a confident communicator with a passion for working with children and helping them thrive. The post holder must have the ability to tailor activities to suit different ages, abilities, and interests and hold a sports leadership or coaching qualification.
This post is offered on a casual basis and the successful applicants will be required to work predominantly during the school holidays.
Interviews are currently schedule for the week commencing 25th May 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
Chelmsford City Council is looking for dedicated individuals to lead our City Camps during the school holidays at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre.
As a Camp Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering a variety of fun, active and inclusive sessions for children aged 4–7 and 8–12. To help create a safe and engaging environment where every child feels encouraged, supported, and excited to take part.
We’re looking for a confident communicator with a passion for working with children and helping them thrive. The post holder must have the ability to tailor activities to suit different ages, abilities, and interests and hold a sports leadership or coaching qualification.
This post is offered on a casual basis and the successful applicants will be required to work predominantly during the school holidays.
Interviews are currently schedule for the week commencing 25th May 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
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