Children’s Activity Instructor

Better; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure provider is seeking Children’s Activity Instructors in Belfast to deliver engaging activities for children as part of our Holiday Schemes. The ideal candidates will plan and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Applicants should have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a relevant qualification in coaching or childcare. This role offers valuable experience and training opportunities to progress your career.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted membership at leisure centres

Ongoing training and development

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience working in a coaching, teaching or activity leader role.
• Passion for engaging children in fun and active experiences.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise and ensure safety of all children.
• Engage positively with children to create an inclusive environment.
• Manage group behaviour effectively.
• Complete relevant administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience working with children

Education

Coaching or childcare qualification (e.g., Level 1 or 2 in Sports Coaching, Playwork)

Job description

GLL is looking for Children’s Activity Instructors to deliver engaging and fun activities as part of our Holiday Schemes across our leisure centres in Belfast. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about working with children, promoting physical activity and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Plan and deliver a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities, including sports, games, arts & crafts and team challenges.

Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of all children attending the Holiday Scheme.

Engage with children positively, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Set up and pack away equipment before and after sessions.

Support children in developing their confidence, social skills and physical abilities.

Ensure all activities align with health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies.

Manage group behaviour effectively to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.

Work collaboratively with other instructors, leisure centre staff and parents to provide a high-quality experience for participants.

Handle any first aid incidents, following proper procedures and reporting as required.

Complete relevant administrative tasks such as attendance registers and incident reports.

What you need

A passion for engaging children in fun and active experiences.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Previous experience working with children in a coaching, teaching or activity leader role.

A recognised coaching or childcare qualification (e.g., Level 1 or 2 in Sports Coaching, Playwork or equivalent) is desirable.

In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provider

• Pension schemes
• Ride to work scheme
• Discounted membership at our leisure centres
• The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events
• Career pathways
• Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best

Few fitness careers are as rewarding as this. So if you're motivated to progress your career with an organisation that improves lives, apply now.

The welfare and safety of the children in our care is of the utmost importance to us at GLL. We follow safer recruitment procedures to ensure that our staff are checked and appropriate to work with children and young people. Therefore, we’ll require you to complete an enhanced DBS check before you will be allowed to start work.

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

About Us

GLL is the UK’s largest leisure and cultural services provider and one of the first and largest leisure social enterprises. Our aim is to get more people, more active, more of the time whilst making leisure and community facilities accessible and affordable. We partner with local authorities to run leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries, children’s centres, spas, events spaces and world‑class sporting venues such as the Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – all under our Better brand. As a not‑for‑profit organisation, we’re different. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are an Investors in People Silver Award employer.

GLL is an equal opportunities employer.