About the Role
Fixation Academy is seeking an experienced, motivated, and organised Multi-Sports Team Lead to oversee the delivery of high-energy sports sessions at our holiday camps. You will not only plan and deliver inclusive sports activities, but also act as the lead staff member for your group – managing registers, supporting Activity Leaders/Assistants, liaising with parents, and reporting directly to the Camp Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Lead your group of children aged 6–11, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement throughout the day.
- Manage the group register and ensure accurate sign-in/sign-out procedures with parents.
- Complete professional handovers with parents, updating them on their child’s day.
- Plan and deliver high-quality sports and physical activity sessions.
- Support, mentor, and oversee Activity Leaders and Assistants in your group.
- Escalate safeguarding and behaviour management concerns to the Camp Manager.
- Take responsibility for risk assessments and safe use of sports equipment.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect across all activities.
- Stay calm and solution-focused under pressure.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience leading sports sessions for children aged 6–11.
- Coaching qualifications or relevant experience in multi-sports.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge (training can be provided).
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, able to manage a team confidently.
- Excellent communication skills for parent handovers and team coordination.
- PLI insurance preferred.
- Paediatric First Aid Training
- Self-motivated, reliable, and calm under pressure.
Benefits:
- Supportive and friendly team culture.
- Training, CPD, and mentoring opportunities.
- Opportunities to progress across classes, camps, and events.
- Free childcare during camp times.
- On-site parking.
Dates:
- Week 1: Monday 20th – Friday 24th July
- Week 2: Monday 27th – Friday 31st July
- Week 3: Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August
- Week 4: Monday 10th – Friday 14th August
- Week 5: Monday 17th – Friday 21st August
- Week 6: Monday 24th – Friday 28th August
Additional Work Locations Available:
Mill Hill
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 weeks
Pay: Up to £126.00 per day
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years’ experience managing a busy childcare, holiday camp, education, or similar setting?
- Do you currently hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate and Paediatric First Aid qualification?
- How many years’ experience do you have working with children, including behaviour management and supporting children with a range of needs (including SEND)?
- Are you fully available for all dates listed in the job description and do you have access to a laptop and smartphone for camp administration and communication?
- Fixation Academy only works with self-employed people who are responsible for their own tax and national insurance claims. Please confirm that you are registered or in the process of registering as self-employed.
Work Location: In person
