Introduction
Work for King's Camps during the school holidays and experience work the 'King's Camps way', with fun and enjoyment as central values that enable children to develop a love of sport. It's so good that thousands of children aged 4-17 return year after year. We actively seek to reward staff by promoting from within our teams, staff satisfaction is high and many return year after year.
We run multi-activity camps at over 30 top class venues throughout the UK, and specialist International Soccer Schools and Michael Vaughan Cricket camps run alongside these at selected venues. We therefore have a variety of opportunities to suit your qualifications and experience. See the list of positions below and consult our FAQ for more information.
For positions on our multi-activity camps, click here.
For positions on our Michael Vaughan Cricket camps, click here.
For positions on our International Soccer Schools, click here.
Multi-activity camps positions
For full information on the programme please see our website www.kingscamps.org
Site Manager
Managers have overall responsibility for managing a venue specific camp for a season. Their primary role is to lead and inspire their staff team to achieve high levels of care, coaching, organisation and health and safety.
Skills Match: We look for PE teachers, primary teachers or individuals with significant coaching experience. Experience of working with children of all ages, especially with children under the age of 8 is essential, along with motivation, commitment and exceptional organizational skills.
Rate of Pay: £361 per week
Assistant Manager
As part of the management team the Assistant Manager helps the Site Manager run the camp whilst enjoying coaching responsibilities. A King's Camps Assistant Manager ensures that high coaching standards are maintained and they lead by example at all times. Assistant Managers also oversee part of our extended hours provision.
Skills Match: We look for individuals with coaching qualifications in at least three sports, or significant coaching experience in one sport, or being in the final stages of PE related PGCE/BEd degree. Leadership skills and organizational skills are essential.
Rate of Pay: £260 per week
Group Coach
A King’s Camps Group Coach is responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of a range of sports and activities to a Group of age specific children, delivering a fun and varied coaching experience for your group.
Skills Match: We are looking for individuals that are proficient in coaching a range of sports, preferably net and wall, invasion games or striking and fielding games, have an NGB coaching qualification in at least 1 sport, or are completing a teaching qualification. Experience of working with children is essential.
Rate of Pay: Up to £238 per week
Play Leader
Are responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of activities (such as fun team games, arts, crafts and drama games) to a group of age specific children during the camp day and will be involved in delivering our extended hours programme.
Skills Match: Individuals with an NVQ in Childcare, studying Primary Teaching, studying Childcare or Art related degree qualification.
Rate of Pay: Up to £238 per week
Group Carer
A King's Camps Group Carer is interested and competent in a variety of sports and gains coaching and childcare experience by assisting a Group Coach lead a group of children aged 4-7 years.
Skills Match: Group Carers must be at least 17 years old, preferably have at least an NGB Coaching qualification in one sport or an NVQ level 2 in Childcare or Childcare related discipline. Experience of working with children is desirable.
Rate of Pay: Up to £198 per week
Swimming Coach
The Swimming Coach is responsible for planning and delivering all swimming sessions and adhering to King's Camps programmes and safety standards at all times. Our programmes combine a mixture of structured teaching and fun. When not on poolside, Swimming Coaches will get involved with other activities going on within the camp.
Skills Match: We look for individuals with Full STA Level 2 Swimming Teachers Certificate or ASA Level 2 Certificate for teaching swimming (previously ASA full teachers) and a NPLQ, NARS qualification or National Rescue Test for Teachers. Motivation and commitment is essential.
Rate of Pay: £227 per week (Hours of work 9.45am - 4.15pm)
Specialist Coaches
We have a range of Specialist opportunities available on our camps nationwide, with flexible working dates and hours. These opportunities are for sports and activities that children would not get the opportunity to normally participate in. If you have Specialist coaching qualifications, and feel you can significantly enhance the children’s experience on camp, please email your covering letter and CV to: recruitment@kingscamps.org.
Michael Vaughan Cricket
For full information on the programme please see our website www.mvcricket.org
Head Cricket Coach
The head coach has overall responsibility for the day to day running of the camp. Their primary role is to lead and inspire their staff team to achieve high levels of care, coaching, organisation and health and safety.
Skills Match: We are looking for minimum ECB Level 2 qualified coaches, with experience of staff management, extensive experience of coaching cricket and working with children aged 5 upwards. The Head Coach must have a fun, vibrant and confident personality, with organisation and leadership skills.
Cricket Coach
The cricket coach is responsible for leading their own group of children through a range of prescribed cricket coaching, themed activities and games. They also need to ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of the group in your care.
Skills Match: We are looking for ECB level 1 qualified coached ideally, with experience of coaching and leading children from 5 years upwards in cricket and other sports. Coaches should have a fun, vibrant, confident and bubbly personality with a love of cricket.
Assistant Cricket Coach
The Assistant coach is responsible for assisting a coach in leading a group of children aged 5-7 years through a range of prescribed cricket coaching, themed activities and games. They also need to ensure the health and safety and enjoyment of the group in their care.
Skills Match: Fun, vibrant, confident and bubbly personality with a passion for cricket. Ability and experience of working with children from 5 years upwards. Experience of coaching and leading children in cricket and other sports desirable.
International Soccer Schools
For full information on the programme please see our website www.internationalsoccer.co.uk
Head Soccer Coach
The head coach has overall responsibility for the day to day running of the camp. Their primary role is to lead and inspire their staff team to achieve high levels of care, coaching, organisation and health and safety.
Skills Match: We are looking for minimum FA Level 2 qualified coaches, with experience of staff management, extensive experience of football coaching and working with children aged 5 upwards. The Head Coach must have a fun, vibrant and confident personality, with organisation and leadership skills.
Soccer Coach
The soccer coach is responsible for leading their own group of children through a range of prescribed football coaching, themed activities and games. They also need to ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of the group in your care.
Skills Match: We are looking for FA level 1 qualified coached ideally, with experience of coaching and leading children from 5 years upwards in football and other sports. Coaches should have a fun, vibrant, confident and bubbly personality with a love of football.
Assistant Soccer Coach
The assistant soccer coach is responsible for assisting a coach in leading a group of children aged 5-7 years through a range of prescribed football coaching, themed activities and games. They also need to ensure the health and safety and enjoyment of the group in their care.
Skills Match: Fun, vibrant, confident and bubbly personality with a passion for football. Ability and experience of working with children from 5 years upwards. Experience of coaching and leading children in football and other sports desirable.