Holiday, Activity and Food (HAF) Camp Coach

Organisation: Activate Management Ltd
Salary: £8.00-£12.21 per hour (dependent on age)
Location: Bath
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 30 June 2026
Interview date: 1 July 2026
Job Description: Job description

Coach – Holiday, Activity and Food (HAF) Camps

Location: Various Bath/ BNES Locations

The Hive (BA2 8DH)- 7th-9th April, 14th-16th April

St Mary's School (BA3 3NG)- 8th-10th April, 15th-17th April

Pay: £8.00 - £12.21 per hour (depending on age and experience) + holiday pay
Hours: The camp day runs 10-2pm with staff working from 9:30-2:30pm.
Contract: Seasonal / Temporary
Travel Expenses: 30p per mile after the first 35 miles per day (lift-share uplifts available).

About Activate Camps:

Activate Camps deliver fun, safe, and skill-enhancing sport & activity holiday camps for children and teenagers. Through teamwork, technical challenges, and gameplay, participants develop their skills while earning points for the exciting Activate Games.

About a HAF Camp:

HAF camps are for children aged 5-14 years who want to have fun during the school holidays! They are government-funded camps, created in line with the Marcus Rashford free school meal scheme- all children receive a free school meal. There is an emphasis on getting the children active and every camp is packed full of a combination of sports, activity, crafts, games, and challenges.

Why Join Us?

Deliver a variety of exciting multi-sport sessions in a fun, rewarding environment.
Work with like-minded, enthusiastic coaches.
Gain valuable coaching experience with camp training and curriculum support.
Competitive pay, holiday pay, and travel expense contributions.
Your Role as a HAF Coach:

Lead a group of children, delivering engaging, fun multi-activity sessions.
Ensure the safety, fun, and development of your group.
Deliver structured and age-appropriate activities across a variety of sports and games.
Encourage teamwork and sportsmanship through our BEST (Bravery, Enthusiasm, Sportsmanship, Teamwork) ethos.
Maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment.
Support camp operations, including set-up, registration, and supervision during breaks.
Communicate with parents when required and contribute to the overall camp experience.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Passion for working with young children.
Basic safeguarding and health & safety understanding.
Experience coaching or playing sports.

Desirable:

Previous experience working on a holiday camp.
Childcare qualification.
Teaching/Coaching qualifications.
Strong ability to communicate with parents.
Knowledge of arts and craft activities.

Join Us!

Are you ready to make an impact and help children get the most out of their school holidays? Apply today and become part of the Activate Camps team!
How to apply: To apply, please create an application on our website- https://recruitment.we-activate.co.uk/ or email our Recruitment Manager, Millie (millie@we-activate.co.uk) to express interest.