Kids Activity Assistant
Location: Shrewsbury Sports Village, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU
Salary: £8.00 - £12.71 dependent on age, plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Casual contract, flexible to work various shifts to meet the needs of the business, this will include lots of weekend working.
Make a positive difference every day
At Serco, we're pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Shropshire Community Leisure Trust.
Shropshire Community Leisure Trust encourages active, healthy lifestyles across the local community. Providing affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming space, their goal is to support healthier and happier lives for everyone. Delivering these services relies on an enthusiastic, customer-focused team, and they're now looking for a Kids Activity Assistant
to join their team and help make a positive difference every day.
As a Kids Activity Assistant, you'll help create safe, engaging and enjoyable holiday experiences for children and young people across the local community. Through a range of activities, you'll support children to stay active, build confidence and develop new skills in an inclusive environment. Your work will have a positive impact on communities by helping young people make the most of their school holidays while giving families access to trusted, high-quality leisure services.
What you'll do as a Kids Activity Assistant
- Deliver fun and safe sports, arts and crafts activities in line with the holiday scheme programme
Facilitating and hosting children's birthday parties, ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging experience for all attendees.
- Support high-quality holiday scheme provision by working closely with colleagues
- Engage positively with children to create an enjoyable, inclusive and supportive environment
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with site procedures
- Follow safeguarding practices at all times and comply with policies and procedures
- Carry out other appropriate duties in line with the nature of the role
Does this sound like you?
- An understanding of holiday scheme provision and activity delivery
- Strong communication and customer care skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage different activity areas
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to working with children
What we offer
- Free gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, Personal Trainer discounts
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, travel and gym equipment
- Learn more at www.moreleisure.org/employee-benefits
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
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Kids Activity Assistant in Shrewsbury employer: Serco Limited
Serco Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values integrity and teamwork within the challenging environment of HMP Fosse Way. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful outcomes in justice and offender support. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on compliance and accuracy, Serco fosters a rewarding atmosphere for those dedicated to making a difference.
