About Primary Sports and Education
Primary Sports and Education is an established provider of children's sports, physical activity and holiday programmes across the South West.
Since 2021, we have been a leading provider of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, a Department for Education-funded initiative providing children and young people with access to enriching activities and nutritious food during the school holidays.
Our multi-sports holiday camps offer children aged 5–12 years a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment where they can try new activities, develop their confidence, make new friends and, most importantly, have fun.
Our programmes include a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional sports and activities, from team games and multi-sports to exciting activities such as Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball and Laser Tag. We also incorporate age-appropriate food education and other enrichment activities into our HAF programmes.
Alongside funded HAF places, our camps are also open to parent-funded children, creating an inclusive environment for children from across the local community.
About the Role
Do you have a passion for sport and physical activity? Are you enthusiastic, reliable and confident working with primary school-aged children?
We are looking for friendly, energetic and engaging Sports Coaches to join our holiday camp team in the Bridport and Charmouth areas.
You will be responsible for helping to deliver high-quality, fun and inclusive sports and activity sessions for children aged 5–12.
This is a hands-on role where you will help children try new activities, build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy a positive experience during their school holidays.
Key Responsibilities
As a Holiday Camp Sports Coach, you will:
- Deliver fun, safe and engaging sports and activity sessions.
- Encourage children of all abilities to participate and try new activities.
- Help create a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Adapt activities where appropriate to meet the needs of individual children.
- Support children in developing confidence, teamwork and social skills.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour, safety and safeguarding.
- Work collaboratively with other coaches and members of the holiday camp team.
- Help with the general organisation, set-up and smooth running of each camp day.
- Follow Primary Sports and Education's policies and procedures at all times.
Working Hours
Our main HAF holiday programmes operate during:
- Christmas holidays: approximately 4 days
- Easter holidays: approximately 4 days
- Summer holidays: up to 16 days
Typical working hours are 7:45am–3:45pm, Monday to Friday.
We offer flexible working based on your availability, with the possibility of working up to approximately 35 hours per week during our holiday programmes.
Subject to HAF funding and programme availability, there may also be opportunities to work during the school half-term holidays.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Have experience working with primary school-aged children.
- Have a genuine passion for sport, physical activity and working with children.
- Be enthusiastic, reliable and able to engage positively with children aged 5–12.
- Be willing to undertake an appropriate DBS check through Primary Sports and Education if required.
- Hold a Level 2 Safeguarding qualification, or be willing to complete the required training before starting.
- Hold an appropriate First Aid qualification, or be willing to complete the required training before starting.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
It would be beneficial if you:
- Hold a Level 1 or higher coaching qualification in a recognised sport.
- Hold a Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Have experience working with children who have English as an Additional Language (EAL).
- Have previous experience working within a school, sports club, holiday camp or similar children's setting.
Pay
£105–£145 per day, depending on your experience and relevant qualifications.
Safeguarding
Primary Sports and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices, and successful applicants will be required to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.
This will include an appropriate DBS check, unless a suitable certificate is already registered with the DBS Update Service, as well as satisfactory references and any other relevant safeguarding checks required for the role.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to use their enthusiasm for sport to make a positive difference.
You'll become part of a friendly and supportive team, work in a fun and active environment, and help provide children with memorable and positive experiences during their school holidays.
If you're enthusiastic about sport, enjoy working with children and believe you can deliver fun, engaging and inclusive activities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Primary Sports and Education holiday camp team.
Pay: £105.00-£145.00 per day
Work Location: In person
