At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun holiday club for children, planning engaging activities and ensuring their safety.
- Company: Join the vibrant Junior Adventures Group, dedicated to creating amazing experiences for kids.
- Benefits: Earn £13.80 per hour, enjoy paid training, and access 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible hours during school holidays with opportunities for future work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable leadership experience.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience and a passion for working with children are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.8 - 13.8 £ per hour.
Company Description
Junior Adventures Group is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Holiday Club Manager to lead our Christmas Camp at Eclipse Leisure Centre in Staines. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the club, leading and supporting a small team, and ensuring children aged 4–11 have a safe, exciting and memorable Christmas holiday experience.
What You’ll Do
- Leading, supporting and motivating your team
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the holiday club
- Planning and overseeing fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
- Organising sports, team games, arts & crafts, drama and creative play
- Creating a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment
- Building strong relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the venue
- Organising daily routines, activities and staff responsibilities
- Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures are followed
- Taking responsibility for the welfare and safety of all children
- Leading by example and being a positive role model for your team
- Dealing confidently and calmly with any challenges that arise
What’s in it for you?
- £13.80 per hour
- Four-day Christmas Camp: Monday 21st – Thursday 24th December
- Opportunities to work during future school holidays
- Paid training and ongoing CPD opportunities
- 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support through Health Assured
- Recommend-a-friend rewards
- Discounts for your own children at our wraparound and holiday clubs, where applicable
- A fun, friendly and supportive team
- The opportunity to develop valuable leadership and childcare management experience
What We’re Looking For
Leadership experience is essential for this role. We’re looking for someone who has experience leading, supervising or managing a team and who is confident taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of a setting, programme or activity.
You may have previously worked as a:
- Holiday Club Manager
- Nursery or Setting Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Sports Coach or Team Leader
- Teaching Assistant / HLTA
- Playwork Leader
- Activity Leader
- Youth Worker
- NCS Leader
- Scout or Guide Leader
- Club Supervisor
- Team Leader
You’ll be someone who is:
- An experienced and confident leader
- Passionate about working with children
- Energetic, creative and enthusiastic
- A strong communicator
- Organised and able to take initiative
- Committed to safeguarding and child welfare
- Positive, approachable and inclusive
- Calm and confident when dealing with challenges
Previous experience working with children is highly desirable, particularly within childcare, education, sport, youth work, leisure or activity settings.
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you’re an experienced leader who would love the opportunity to run a fun and exciting Christmas holiday club, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, valuable childcare management experience or some additional income during the school holidays, this could be the perfect opportunity to join Junior Adventures Group.
Safeguarding
At JAG, the safety and wellbeing of children is our number one priority. All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment process, including satisfactory references and appropriate documentation. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List Check and the role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Online searches may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding and safer recruitment process, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Join the JAG Family!
If you’re ready to lead the fun this Christmas, apply today and become part of the Junior Adventures Group team!
Holiday Club Manager - Portslade and Quayside, Brighton and Hove employer: Junior Adventures Group
At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and connection flourish. Located at Campton Academy in Shefford, our Before and After-School Club Manager role provides a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team while enjoying flexible hours that allow for personal pursuits. With no weekend work, paid training, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, JAG is dedicated to fostering growth and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
