Kids Activity Assistant

Kids Activity Assistant (Casual)

Location: Shrewsbury Sports Village, SY1 1RU (Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom)

Job ID: 312537

Employment Type: Casual, Part-Time (Flexible shifts to meet business needs, including regular weekend work)

Hourly Rate: £8.00 to £12.71 per hour (dependent on age) + excellent benefits

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge, we connect energetic, youth-focused sports and leisure professionals with rewarding, community-driven roles across the UK sports sector. Partnering with leading trusts and operators, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, supportive careers where your enthusiasm and care help create safe, memorable holiday experiences and active environments for children and young people.

Role Overview

As a Kids Activity Assistant working on behalf of Shropshire Community Leisure Trust at Shrewsbury Sports Village, you will play a vital role in encouraging active, healthy lifestyles across the local community.

Operating on a flexible, casual contract, you will help design and deliver safe, engaging holiday scheme programmes, sports activities, arts and crafts, and children's birthday parties. Your work ensures that young people stay active, build confidence, and make the most of their school breaks in a secure, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Activity Delivery: Plan and deliver fun, safe sports, arts, and crafts sessions in line with the holiday scheme programme.

• Party Hosting: Facilitate and host children's birthday parties, guaranteeing a high-energy, structured, and safe experience for all attendees.

• Inclusive Engagement: Interact positively with children of diverse ages, creating a supportive, welcoming atmosphere that encourages participation.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to maintain high-quality holiday provision across all activity areas.

• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to safeguarding practices, site health and safety procedures, and accurate record-keeping standards at all times.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable team player with a natural gift for working with children and youth groups.

Requirements:

• Experience & Knowledge: A foundational understanding of holiday scheme provision, youth engagement, or activity delivery.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, customer care, and organizational skills to manage multiple children and activity zones smoothly.

• Personal Attributes: A flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for working with children.

• Vetting Requirement: Due to the nature of the role, an Enhanced DBS check (covering spent and unspent convictions) and completion of an Occupational Health Questionnaire are mandatory.

What We Offer You

• Financial Package: Competitive hourly rate ranging from £8.00 to £12.71 per hour (dependent on age).

• Health & Wellbeing: Free gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, and personal trainer discounts.

• Perks & Community: Discounts across approximately 1,000 major high street retailers covering food, fashion, travel, entertainment, and gym equipment.

• Career Growth: Access to structured training resources, career mentorship, and progression pathways across leading leisure networks.

Our Recruitment Process & Equal Opportunities

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview.

• Ban the Box: We champion fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions (subject to safeguarding exemptions). Reasonable adjustments are fully supported throughout the recruitment journey.