Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding and energetic role this summer? We are hiring enthusiastic Summer Camp Instructors to join an exciting holiday camp based in Essex.

As part of the Activity team, you’ll deliver a variety of games, sports, and creative activities to groups of children in a supportive, well-organised setting. This role is ideal for anyone with experience working with children—whether you're a teacher, coach, youth worker, or simply someone with bags of energy and a passion for fun.

This is a temporary full-time role working regular school hours throughout the summer holidays.

You'll be working in a welcoming and positive team where ideas are encouraged, and safety, enjoyment, and inclusion are at the heart of everything. Full training and activity plans are provided to help you hit the ground running.

You’ll be well-compensated for your work with a package that includes excellent benefits, reflecting the importance of what you’ll bring to this high-energy and rewarding role.

If you're confident, proactive, and passionate about creating memorable experiences for children, this could be your perfect summer job.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of age-appropriate activities, including sports, games, and arts

• Create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for all children

• Work collaboratively with fellow camp staff and team leaders

• Manage behaviour and maintain high safety standards at all times

• Communicate clearly and confidently with children and parents

• Support the setup and pack-down of camp activities

• Follow policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safety

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with children aged 4–14 in any setting

• Confident leading group activities or lessons

• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Energetic, proactive, and reliable

• Sports coaching, teaching, childcare, or youth work experience is desirable

• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

School Staff Direct is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing, in line with DfE guidance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today.
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