Cascade Camps is a children's multi activity holiday camp provider. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and friendly football coaches to work with us on our 2025 Summer camps! If you have experience working with children and coaching football, apply now!
Job title: Football Coach
Reports to: Operations Manager, Camp Director
Overview: Cascade Camps is a family run company that is friendly and lively. We run activity, adventure and sport experiences for children and young people. Our full-time and seasonal staff teams are full of energetic, motivated people who are passionate about what they do.
The ideal person for this role with us will be confident, outgoing, good-natured, engaging, energetic and highly organised. They should have high levels of customer care as well as safety awareness. They will have excellent communication skills, be attentive to detail, and take safety and fun seriously.
Job purpose:
We are looking to hire football coaches who can deliver fun and engaging football sessions to children of various ages in our Football programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to use and further develop your coaching skills within a leading company who will fully support you every step of the way.
You will:
- Plan and deliver football sessions based on age and ability throughout each day, which are fun and engaging.
- Ensure every child is enjoying themselves at all times & generate a great atmosphere centred around fun, enjoyment & respect.
- Maintain high levels of safety throughout; carry out and follow risk assessments; understand and follow any health & safety procedures.
- Always welcome each parent/guardian and child in a professional and friendly manner.
Key responsibilities for the Football Coach will include the following:
- Support the Camp Director in delivering safe and successful camps in line with the operating procedures set out by Cascade Camps, and in accordance to additional information in the lead up to the camp.
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children on camp.
- Manage the requirements and behaviour of every child under your supervision and care.
- Report any hazards, damaged equipment or safety concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Help children become familiar with the camp and help them feel confident, safe and settled.
- Manage timings to ensure that the group maximises the day’s activities.
- Motivate all children to participate in the full range of football activities.
- Responsible for supervising a group of children and ensuring their needs are met.
- Share details with parents of their child’s experience each day during sign out.
- Lead, engage children and participate in football sessions.
- Adapt sessions according to the age and ability of the children.
- Run sessions in line with the operating procedures set out by Cascade Camps.
- HAVE FUN!
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Attributes
o Are over the age of 18 and have high levels of initiative.
o Very good interpersonal skills and positive working relationships with colleagues.
o Are responsible, caring and organised and consistently exhibit an enthusiastic approach to the role.
o Confident in leading a group of children.
o Hold an enhanced DBS (we can assist you in obtaining this if required).
o Excellent at motivating others and high levels of verbal communication skills.
o Energetic and responsible and ensure the children are always safe and having fun.
o Have a great manner with children and young people.
o Have a great attitude and willingness to help where needed.
o Ability to work under pressure and be professional at all times.
o Excellent timekeeping, reliability and trustworthiness.
Desirable Attributes:
o Experience working with groups of young people.
o Football coaching qualification.
o Have a Paediatric First Aid certificate or other up-to-date first aid qualification. If not, we may assist you in obtaining.
Safeguarding:
Cascade Camps is committed to safe practices in recruitment and selection which includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful staff applicants must have an Enhanced DBS check, have their references verified and checks completed in line with our Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Policy.
Salary:
£448.25 - £547.30 per week, age and qualification dependent.
Work hours:
8 hour day (Monday to Friday).
Contract:
Temporary. School holidays - 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £448.25-£547.30 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certificate in Coaching Football (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 14/07/2025
