Sport and Activity Instructor (Summer 2026)

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-18 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life‑changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Sport and Activity Instructor, you will support the planning and delivery of a fun and safe sports and activity programme. Working closely with the Sport Coordinator, you will create an engaging environment that fosters teamwork, skill‑building, and enjoyment for students of all abilities.

Job Description

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager and Sport Coordinator.
• Opportunity for Progression: Sport Coordinator or Excursion and Activity Manager.

Pre‑Summer Preparation

• Attend an online pre‑summer training session and in‑person inductions.
• Attend the team induction and assist with centre setup.

Summer Sport and Activity Delivery

• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre as required.
• Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
• Deliver engaging sports and activity sessions tailored to students of varying abilities.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment where all participants feel supported and motivated.
• Collaborate with the Sport Coordinator and Excursion and Activity Manager to ensure seamless programme delivery.
• Ensure all equipment is well‑maintained and returned after use.
• Supervise mealtimes as required.

Teamwork and Communication

• Support the wider activity team, working collaboratively to achieve a seamless programme.
• Attend daily team meetings to provide updates and receive guidance.
• Act as a point of contact for students and group leaders, addressing any questions or concerns about the programme.
• Work with the team and group leaders to maintain student discipline.
• Assist Activity Leaders with delivering evening activities and excursions.

Feedback and Administration

• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries regarding sports and activities.
• Ensure students and group leaders are informed about the timetable and feel encouraged to participate.
• Provide feedback to the Sport Coordinator and Excursion and Activity Manager.
• Help to maintain activity noticeboards and other communication tools.
• Maintain accident and damage records.
• Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions and activities.
• Submit end‑of‑contract feedback to support programme improvement.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e‑learning.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times.
• Follow the dress code in the Culture Book at all times.

Working Hours

• 24 sessions per fortnight based on a six‑day working week. A session is approximately three and a half hours.
• This would be a sport session, an evening activity or a half‑day excursion. A full‑day excursion is two sessions.
• If a session is 3‑hours or more in length, you will get a half hour break (or two fifteen‑minute breaks).
• Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration.
• In most centres, sports and activities take place at weekends and it will be necessary for Sport and Activity Instructors to work on six consecutive days.

Session Breakdown

• 08:30 – 09:00 Daily Meeting
• 09:00 – 12:30 pm (including a half‑hour unpaid break)
• 14:00 – 17:30 pm (including a half‑hour unpaid break)
• 19:30 – 22:30 pm (including a half‑hour unpaid break if the evening activity is three hours or more)

Salary and Benefits

• Full‑board accommodation is provided for residential team members. We do not deduct any money from your salary for board and lodging.
• You will be fully catered for during your time with us.
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) of £521.13 (18–20 years) / £607.42 (21+).
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month). Holiday pay is added to your final pay packet.

This job description outlines your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.

Person Specification

• Essential

• Experience working with young people in summer schools or similar settings.
• National Governing Body Sports qualifications and/or PGCE in Physical Education.
• Committed to ensuring the safety of students.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Full right to work in the UK.

• Lifeguard qualification.
• Relevant First Aid qualification.
• Qualifications/experience in related subjects such as drama, sports and music etc.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Boundless energy and enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.

Safer Recruitment Checks

• Minimum of 2 reference checks.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
• Review of the applicant’s online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles, in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment.
• We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable).

Available Centres

• Bristol – Clifton College (07 Jul – 18 Aug)
• Cheltenham – Dean Close School (08 Jul – 19 Aug)
• Crewe – Cheshire Campus (14 Jun – 09 Aug)
• Hatfield – Queenswood School (06 Jul – 03 Aug)
• Manchester – Chetham’s School (06 Jul – 03 Aug)
• Nantwich – Reaseheath College (03 Jul – 31 Jul)
• Portsmouth – University of Portsmouth (01 Jul – 29 Jul)
• Reading – Queen Anne’s School (05 Jul – 09 Aug)
• Winchester – St Swithun’s School (13 Jul – 10 Aug)
• York – Bootham School (05 Jul – 02 Aug)

Join Us!

Ready to inspire? Play a pivotal role in creating meaningful experiences for young learners. Inspire students and enrich lives. Help deliver a summer students will never forget.

Still need more information? Click here to hear what a summer as part of UKLC’s activity team from some of our previous summer teams.