Gryphons Go Sports Camp Coach

Organisation: University of Leeds
Salary: £13.45/h - £14.65/h dependent on role
Location: Leeds
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Job Description: We have two exciting roles available for a Camp Assistant and Camp Leader to gain more experience coaching in a multi-sport setting.

Our Sport & Physical Activity team are seeking experienced coaches from all sporting backgrounds to help deliver a multi sports camp for Key Stage 1 & 2 children during the 2026 Summer break. Our multi sports camp will take place at the Edge where children aged 5-11 years will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports including football, racquet sports, climbing & swimming. You will gain valuable experience facilitating sport & supervising children of a variety of ages and abilities. 

As a Camp Assistant you will have a minimum Level 1 sport specific coaching qualification in any sport and may have some experience of assisting with the delivery of fun and inclusive sports activities for children. Camp Assistants will work under the direction and supervision of Camp Leaders and the Camp Manager to support the delivery of age-appropriate activities for children in a variety of sports including; helping to prepare for, set up and demonstrate sessions and support children to engage during the course of each session ensuring everyone is motivated, safe and having a positive experience. You will also support the Camp Manager with the organisation and implementation of the camps from drop off to pick up, including supervising lunchtime and breaks, escorting children to specialist activities such as swimming & climbing, ensuring health & safety of all participants at all times and maintaining high standards of engagement and behaviour throughout.

As a Camp Leader you will have a minimum Level 2 sport specific coaching qualification in any sport (or PE teaching qualifications & experience) and experience of leading the delivery of fun and inclusive sports activities for children. Camp Leaders will plan & deliver age-appropriate activities for children in a variety of sports with the support of Camp Assistants. Camp Leaders will have overarching responsibility for their assigned group, their activities and schedule and will also oversee the work of their assigned Camp Assistants. Camp Leaders will also support the Camp Manager with the organisation and implementation of the camps from drop off to pick up, including taking registers, supervising lunchtime and breaks, escorting children to specialist activities such as swimming & climbing, ensuring health & safety of all participants at all times and maintaining high standards of engagement and behaviour throughout.  

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Chloe Marshall, Sports Workforce Officer
Email: c.a.marshall@leeds.ac.uk
How to apply: We are inviting applications for Summer camp in 2026 for both Camp Assistant Coaches and Camp Lead Coaches. In Summer, Camp Staff will be required to work for a period of up to 5 weeks, encompassing 2-3 days of training on site and 4 weeks of camp delivery. Camps will run from 8am-5.15pm daily Monday to Friday. Staffing ratios for any given day will be determined by the number of children we have attending so flexible working patterns may be achievable. Application for this role is by way of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the hiring manager, Chloe Marshall. In a maximum of 500 words this should outline how you meet the requirements for the role in terms of qualifications, personal skills and previous experiences and why you want to be involved in the delivery of our camps. Please also state within your EOI whether you are applying for the role of Camp Leader or Camp Assistant. The deadline for the EOI for Summer is 5pm on Friday 29 May and your EOI should be submitted via email to c.a.marshall@leeds.ac.uk.   Interviews for the roles will take place on a rolling basis as applications come in and applications may close before the advertised date if positions have been filled. Due to volume of applications and a need to be flexible with differing experience levels, returning staff members are not always guaranteed positions.