CASUAL - Holiday Camp Coach (Student Enrichment Directorate)

Job Description

Team Durham Holiday Camps are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to coach and supervise primary school aged children (ages 5 16) during Easter and summer camps. The role involves coaching or assisting in full days (8:15 am - 4:45 pm or 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with a half hour unpaid lunch) for 1-4 weeks in the summer at The Sports and Wellbeing Park, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3SE.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver structured sport and activity sessions (typically 4-5 per day).
• Supervise children throughout the day, including registration, sign out, lunch, and breaks.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Welcome children and lead activities during registration and sign out.
• Work flexibly with a range of age groups and run or assist in sports and activities beyond your speciality.
• Demonstrate a professional, mature, and responsible attitude.
• Complete mandatory training throughout the year.

Person Specification

• Minimum Level 1 qualification in a sport or equivalent dance/movement qualification.
• Experience and interest in some of the sports and activities on offer.
• Relevant experience of leading groups of children.
• Adaptable and able to show initiative in dealing with challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and an enthusiastic approach.
• Safety conscious with ability to identify control measures to minimise risk.
• Age over 18 and right to work in the UK.
• Level 2 qualification in one or more sports or equivalent dance/movement is a plus.
• Experience working with different key stage age groups.
• Ability to work as part of a team and motivate others.
• Good sense of fun and ability to keep young people entertained.

Work Hours and Compensation

Hourly rate: £12.60 (Durham University Casual Rate 1) plus holiday pay. Working hours are approximately 8 hours per day. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check or relevant criminal policy or police checks.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so, and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.