HAF ACTIVITY LEADER Summer Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF)
Location: Challney Boys School, Luton
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Positions Available: 4–5 Activity Leaders
Contract: Fixed-Term Summer Holiday Project
Key DatesProject Delivery Dates
- 20th July – 23rd July
- 27th July – 30th July
- 3rd August – 6th August
- 10th August – 13th August
Applicants may apply for:
- The full 4-week programme
- A 2-week job share arrangement
Recruitment Timeline
- Application Deadline: 14th June
- Interviews: 19th June
- Pre-Project Planning & Administration: July (dates to be confirmed)
Successful candidates will also complete:
- 5 hours paid administration and planning before programme delivery
- Planning meetings with the HAF Project Lead
- Recruitment and engagement activities to support attendance targets
About the Role
We are recruiting experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Activity Leaders to join our Summer HAF Programme.
This is not a support worker role. We are looking for individuals who can confidently lead activities, manage groups of children and supervise volunteers with minimal supervision.
Due to the short-term nature of the programme, we are seeking people who can hit the ground running from day one. Unfortunately, we will not have the capacity to provide extensive training during the project.
Applicants must already possess relevant experience, activity delivery skills and a strong understanding of working safely with children and young people.
We are aiming to engage at least 60 children per day and require a team that is energetic, creative, organised and committed to delivering an exceptional summer programme.
Specialist Skills We Are Looking For
When applying, please tell us which activities, workshops or sessions you can independently lead.
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in:
Sports & Physical Activities
- Football
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Rounders
- Athletics
- Dodgeball
- Volleyball
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Fitness
- Gym-based activities
- Dance
- Yoga
- Martial Arts
- Boxing Fitness
- Archery
- Multi-Sports
- Team Building Challenges
Arts & Creative Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Painting
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Graffiti Art
- Sculpture
- Jewellery Making
- Textile Crafts
- Tie-Dye
- Canvas Art
- Creative Design
- Model Making
Drama, Music & Performance
- Drama Workshops
- Acting
- Improvisation
- Script Writing
- Public Speaking
- Musical Theatre
- Singing
- Dance
- Talent Shows
- Music Production
- DJ Skills
Film, Media & Digital Skills
- Film Making
- Photography
- Podcast Production
- Animation
- Content Creation
- Video Editing
- Social Media Projects
- Journalism Projects
STEM & Educational Activities
- Coding
- Robotics
- Science Experiments
- Engineering Challenges
- Enterprise Projects
- Business Challenges
- Maths Activities
- Problem Solving Activities
Cooking & Food Activities
- Cooking Workshops
- Baking
- Healthy Eating Sessions
- Nutrition Workshops
- Food Preparation Activities
Life Skills & Personal Development
- Confidence Building
- Leadership Development
- Employability Skills
- Careers Workshops
- Entrepreneurship
- Wellbeing Activities
- Mental Health Awareness
- Team Building Activities
Administration & Project Support
We are also interested in applicants with experience in:
- Administration
- Database Management
- Data Entry
- Attendance Monitoring
- Recruitment Support
- Parent Engagement
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Volunteer Coordination
- Event Administration
Volunteer Management
Alongside recruiting Activity Leaders, we will also be recruiting volunteers.
Activity Leaders will be expected to:
- Supervise small groups of volunteers
- Delegate tasks appropriately
- Support volunteer development
- Ensure volunteers understand safeguarding and project expectations
- Maintain high standards of professionalism
Main Responsibilities
- Lead high-quality activities independently.
- Deliver engaging, safe and inclusive sessions.
- Manage behaviour positively and professionally.
- Supervise volunteers effectively.
- Contribute to the recruitment and promotion of the programme.
- Support the target of 60 children attending daily.
- Maintain registers and programme records.
- Attend planning meetings and briefings.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain a safe environment for children and staff.
- Act as a positive role model.
- Represent the organisation professionally at all times.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Ability to independently lead activities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Reliability and professionalism.
- Initiative and problem-solving ability.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage young people.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Essential Compliance Requirements
Successful applicants must have:
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
- Safeguarding Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of Child Protection Procedures
- Understanding of Health & Safety Requirements
- Food Safety/Hygiene Awareness
- Ability to work within organisational policies and procedures
Attendance & Professional Expectations
This programme operates over a short delivery window and every team member plays a critical role.
We require individuals who are:
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Professional
- Flexible
- Team-focused
- Proactive
Persistent lateness, unauthorised absences, failure to attend meetings or failure to meet expected standards may result in removal from the project.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to help create an exciting, memorable summer for children and young people while working alongside a passionate team committed to making a positive difference in the local community.
If you are creative, energetic, organised and can confidently lead activities from day one, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A short covering statement outlining:
- Which project weeks you are available for
- Whether you are applying for the full programme or job share
- What activities you can independently lead
- Relevant qualifications and experience
- Why you would be a strong addition to the HAF team
Closing Date: 14th June
Interview Date: 19th June
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
