Ministay Sport and Activity Instructor (October 2025 - September 2026)

UK Language Courses group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A language education provider in the UK seeks a passionate Sport and Activity Instructor to deliver engaging sports sessions for international students aged 8-18. You will enhance teamwork and skill-building among learners while ensuring their safety and enjoyment. Ideal candidates will have relevant sports qualifications and experience working with young people, offering a competitive monthly salary with full-board accommodation provided.

Benefits

Full-board accommodation

Paid induction training

Monthly salary including holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering sports programmes or working with young people.
• Committed to ensuring the safety of students.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of a fun and safe sports and activity programme.
• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre as required.
• Deliver engaging sports and activity sessions tailored to students of varying abilities.

Skills

Experience in planning and delivering sports programmes

Excellent communication and motivational skills

Knowledge of the local area

Adaptability and flexibility

Boundless energy and enthusiasm

Education

National Governing Body Sports qualifications

PGCE in Physical Education

Job description

Ministay Sport and Activity Instructor

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8‑18 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life‑changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Sport and Activity Instructor, you will support the planning and delivery of a fun and safe sports and activity programme. Working closely with the rest of your team, you will create an engaging environment that fosters teamwork, skill‑building, and enjoyment for students of all abilities.

Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Reporting to: Operations Coordinator

Preparation

• Attend online induction training.
• Assist with centre setup, including classroom and activity space preparation.

Sport and Activity Delivery

• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the centre as required.
• Lead excursions where required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
• Deliver engaging sports and activity sessions tailored to students of varying abilities.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment where all participants feel supported and motivated.
• Collaborate with your team to ensure seamless programme delivery.
• Ensure all sports equipment is well‑maintained and returned after use.
• Supervise mealtimes as required.

Teamwork and Communication

• Support your other team members during excursions as required.
• Participate in team meetings to align on schedules and share feedback.
• Act as a point of contact for students and group leaders, addressing any questions or concerns about the programme.
• Work with the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.

Feedback and Administration

• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries regarding sports and activities.
• Provide regular feedback to the Operations Coordinator.
• Help to maintain activity noticeboards and other communication tools.
• Maintain accident and damage records.
• Complete an end‑of‑contract feedback report to support future programme improvements.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures. Click here to read our Safeguarding policy.
• All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e‑learning.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and information on AirManual.
• Maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting UKLC’s values at all time.
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times.
• Follow the dress code in the Culture Book at all times.

Working Hours

A Sport and Activity Instructor is required to work 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six‑day working week. A session is defined as a morning/afternoon activity, an evening activity or a half‑day excursion (a full‑day excursion is two sessions). Generally, a session includes a half‑hour break. Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration. In most centres, sports and activities take place at weekends and it will be necessary for Sport and Activity Instructors to work on six consecutive days.

Session Breakdown

• 8:30 – 9am Daily Meeting
• 9am – 12:30pm (including a half‑hour unpaid break)
• 2 – 5:30pm (including a half‑hour unpaid break)
• 7:30 – 11pm (including a half‑hour unpaid break)

Salary and Benefits

• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
• Weekly salary (including holiday pay) is from £448.28 (18 – 20 year olds) to £549.14 (21+).
• Holiday pay will be added at the end of contract.
• Full‑board accommodation is provided.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience: Experience in planning and delivering sports programmes or working with young people.
• Qualifications: National Governing Body Sports qualifications and/or PGCE in Physical Education.
• Skills and Knowledge: Committed to ensuring the safety of students. Knowledge of the local area.
• Personal Qualities: Adaptability and flexibility. Boundless energy and enthusiasm. Excellent communication and motivational skills. Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
• Legal requirements: Full right to work in the UK.
• Safer Recruitment Checks: Minimum of 2 reference checks. Enhanced DBS Check. Overseas Police Check (if applicable). Online checks. We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable).

Desirable

• Qualifications: Lifeguard qualification; Relevant First Aid qualification; Qualifications/experience in related subjects such as drama, sports and music etc.

Available Centres

• Cheshire Campus, Crewe (residential)
• St Swithun’s School, Winchester (residential)
• Newbattle College, Edinburgh (residential)
• Chester Homestay (non‑residential only)
• Queen Anne’s School, Reading (residential)

You will also need to attend induction prior to starting your contract. Specific dates and times will be set closer to the time. Induction is paid and will start a few days before the official centre opening dates.

This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.