VACANCY | Casual Holiday Staff

Ahead of an upcoming busy period here at Blues Foundation, we have an exciting opportunity to expand our workforce with casual positions available for people to join us on our school holiday provision. 

Successful applicants will join our existing Blues Foundation coaches in implementing a full holiday programme, delivering multi-sport activities across Bedford and Central Bedfordshire, as well as rugby camps based at Goldington Road. 

These roles are perfect for students at school or university who are looking to develop their skillset within sports coaching, and may have this time free to continue their development.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • To work with and alongside Blues Foundation coaches.

  • Look after and keep children safe during activities.

  • Assist the lead coach in setting up and ensuring the courses are set out correctly.

  • Create fun and engaging lunchtime activities along with games throughout the day.

  • Supervise children over lunchtime and breaks.

  • Design and implement mini games into sessions.

  • Understand our safeguarding policies and the correct communication procedure.

  • Undertake a professional approach to the planning, preparation and execution of coaching and training sessions.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working with large groups in a sporting environment

  • NGB Coaching Qualifications

  • Valid UK driving licence

  • Valid safeguarding certificate

  • First Aid qualified

  • ERCA or Level 2 Coaching in Rugby Union

Hourly rate / salary will be competitive and based on experience.  

Anyone interested in joining the Blues Foundation coaching staff for the upcoming holiday period will be asked to attend a training day to become accustomed to our safeguarding policies and correct communication procedures. 

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to Head of Delivery, Adam King on adam@bluesfoundation.org.uk  who will then be in touch to discuss the further steps required.

Tom Harwood