Chelmsford City Council operates four leisure centres across the city, offering a wide range of sport and leisure activities for all ages. During the school holidays, we run City Camps; a fun-filled, engaging camp for children aged 4–7 and 8–12, designed to introduce them to exciting new activities in a safe and supportive environment.

We’re currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to support our City Camp Leaders in delivering high-quality experiences at Riverside Leisure Centre.

Our Activities Assistants:

• Assist with the day-to-day running of our holiday camps.
• Support children in a variety of sports and leisure activities.
• Create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.
• Communicate confidently with children, parents, and staff.

We’re Looking for Individuals with:

• The ability to work well with others, including children.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to adapt activities to suit different ages and abilities.
• A sports leadership or coaching qualification (this is desirable but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, fast-paced team.
• Gain valuable experience in leisure and childcare.
• Make a positive impact on children’s school holiday experiences.

This vacancy is offered on a casual basis and successful applicants will be required to work predominantly during the school holidays, but additional sessions may be available during school term times and weekends.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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