Activity Leader – Sheffield

with Fit For Sport


 
Activity Instructor
locationLocation:
United Kingdom, Sheffield
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salarySalary:
Competitive
training providedTraining provided





A job with Fit For Sport is ideal for anyone looking for active, exciting employment, in an enjoyable and rewarding setting, whether you are wishing to start or further your childcare, sports, or outdoor industry career, or maybe you simply want to work with like-minded people in a supportive environment where the emphasis is on Active Fun!


Activity Leader – Sheffield

typical day
The job description
a typical day

Fit For Sport are the UK’s Leading provider of Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sports Coaching and Childcare provisions. With over 27 years of operational experience, Fit For Sport is ideal for anyone looking for active, exciting employment, in an enjoyable and rewarding setting.

Whether you are wishing to start or further your childcare, sports, or Physical Education career, or maybe you simply want to work with like-minded people in a supportive environment where the emphasis is on Active Fun – Fit For Sport will have a position for you.

A Typical Day In The Job…

Reporting into the Activities Manager, you will be at the forefront of imparting the Fit For Sport values and ethos of a healthy, active lifestyle through leading fun and engaging multi sports and activities sessions across our Primary School Term Time provisions, and at our school holiday Activity Camps.

Your primary aim is engagement and participation, whilst making sure you are keeping a close eye on your surroundings to ensure the health and safety of everyone on site, children and staff alike. There may be times when you will have to feedback to parents, so you will always need to present yourself in a professional manner.

Day to Day tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and deliver a wide range of multi-sport, multi-ability activities; both individually and with your team

• Complete H & S documentation (Accident Forms, Incident Forms, etc.) where required

• Liaising and providing feedback with/to site staff (school/leisure centre staff) and parents daily

• Working closely with the rest of your site team to ensure all safeguarding and health and safety standards are kept up and met.




ideal candidate
Who are we looking for?
what makes you the ideal candidate

You will be an outgoing, enthusiastic and inspirational character, with a background in Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Childcare. You will be a confident communicator, with the ability to vary your communication style effectively dependant on the audience you are addressing. Experience delivering a range of sports/multi-activity sessions is desirable, but by no means essential.
Most importantly, you will possess a passion for all things active! We continue to work hard to enforce our values at every level across Fit For Sport, so it is vital that you are able to adhere to them at all times. The Fit For Sport values are:
- FUN
- ENTHUSIAM
- ROLE MODEL
- PROFESSIONALISM
- TRUST
- HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Qualifications and Experience:
Although not essential, it is highly desirable that you possess one or more of the following:
- A minimum Level 1 Sports Coaching qualification from a recognised NGB (National Governing Body)
- NVQ Level 2 OR 3 BTEC Early Years Educator
- NVQ Level 2 OR 3 BTEC Children and Young People
- NVQ Level 2 OR 3 BTEC Playwork
- Relevant Degree or Higher Education Certificate
- Relevant Physical Education & School Sports Certification




our offer
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your next adventure job

• 50% Discount on access to our services for your children – if you have any!
• Opportunity to complete a Pediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport
• Access to a range of Professional Development Training, Including Core Modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core
• We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service
• 28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part-timers)
• You’ll have access to our pension in service schemes
• Access to the cycle to work scheme
• Branded Company Uniform (Kukri) provided free of charge
• Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport; from extensive training and further development opportunities, to allow you to prosper both professionally and personally.

Fit For Sport is the UK’s Leaders with over 27 years' experience in developing children's health and activity levels; to help us change children’s lives today, join our winning team by clicking APPLY NOW!

 

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