Head Coach

ActiveMe 360 is a leading provider of active childcare holiday camps in Hampshire. Our Ofsted registered and trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the county, providing outstanding active childcare & sport provision to children whilst ensuring peace of mind for parents. The role of a Head Coach is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children on our camps and deliver outstanding structured, inclusive activities.

Using supporting resources, you will be expected to deliver a mixture of sports, activities and games to children aged between 4 and 11 years of age, with an emphasis on improving physical, mental and social wellbeing and demonstrating our ACTIVES values in everything you do.

You will also have a pastoral role to play as a group leader or group assistant. You will be a key point of contact for a group of children on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their wellbeing and providing high quality care. As well as leading sessions, you will contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional and social support offered by ActiveMe 360.

Location(s)

You will have the opportunity to work at one of our below locations in Fareham:

• PO15
• Nearby venues in Gosport, Southampton, Winchester, Havant & Waterlooville

Availability

• The ideal candidate will need to be available for 22nd December 23rd December, 29th December, 30th December & 31st December.
• There will be a mandatory induction training session that will need to be completed before the 22nd December (this may be online or in person)

Operating Hours

• 08:30 to 16:15 each day

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver activities for children aged 4-11, focusing on creating a fun, engaging and inclusive environment.
• Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Continuously promote the wellbeing of the children in your care.
• Take a pastoral role as a group leader, welcoming new children into your group and liaising with the Site Leader and/or parents as necessary.
• Supervision of children outside of activity times i.e. snack / lunch breaks.
• Attend a Holiday Camp Induction Day (date tbc)
• At all times behave in a manner that reflects the values and expectations of ActiveMe 360
• Promote and deliver our mission throughout your employment.
• Show the required vitality and professionalism for the duration of your employment, acting as an ambassador for ActiveMe 360 and behaving as a suitable role model for children.
• Other ad-hoc duties (cleaning, equipment audits etc).

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and delivering activities.
• Ability to adapt delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability of the group, ensuring individual needs are met.
• An enthusiastic, energetic individual with a positive 'can-do' attitude, passionate about working with children and improving physical, mental and social wellbeing through physical activity, sport and education.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• A flexible team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges that may arise on camp.
• Someone looking for a challenging but rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to commence or further their career in the coaching, childcare or education industry.

Desirable Requirements:

• Qualified in or working towards a relevant sport, performing arts, teaching or childcare qualification.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.

Why Join Us?

• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people.
• Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that values creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with training and development provided.
• Competitive pay and flexible holiday-based work.

This role is for adults aged 18+ only. People aged 17 can express their interest in our camp assistant role by emailing and quoting the Job Advert

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about performing arts and love working with children, we'd love to hear from you Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our Active Holiday Camps.

Safeguarding Statement

Active Me 360 CIC believes that it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults through a commitment to practice which protects them.

All candidates will follow our safer recruitment process. Successful candidates will need to supply the names and contact details of two references for their application, ideally one of which will be relevant to working with children.

If you have any questions before application about the role or process, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or give us a call on

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you available for the 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th & 31st December? (if left blank, your application will not be considered)
• Phone Number
• Home Address (Town is sufficient)
• Please provide contact details for 2 references (email and phone number)
• Please list all relevant qualifications you have attained (if left blank, your application will not be considered)
• Please describe how your skills and attributes make you a strong candidate for this role (if left blank, your application will not be considered)
• What experience has prepared you most for this role? (if left blank, your application will not be considered)
• Do you give us permission to contact the referees during the application process? (if left blank, your application will not be considered)
• Do you have any pre booked holiday we need to know about? (if left blank, your application will not be considered)
• Do you drive? (if left blank, your application will not be considered)

Experience:

• holiday camp: 1 year (preferred)
• Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service? (preferred)

Work Location: On the road