Children's Holiday Activities Supervisor - Casual - Hailsham Leisure Centre

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Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.  You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are looking for a Children's Holiday Activities Supervisor to join our friendly and professional Freedom Leisure team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, can lead a team with confidence and is not afraid to get involved in the activities on offer.

As Children's Holiday Activities Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring children have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience throughout their visit. You will supervise and work alongside a team of assistants, ensuring all staff work effectively and follow the centre's operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the team of staff on shift who assist in running the holiday club.
• Take overall responsibility for the daily operation of the club, including paperwork, child registrations and activity organisation.
• Ensure children enjoy a safe, engaging and fun environment.
• Lead by example and actively participate in activities where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Centre Manager and Holiday Club Manager to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the centre's Normal Operating Procedures (NOPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the operation of the club.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain high standards of work at all times.
• Respond to customer queries, comments and complaints promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children attending the club.

If you are passionate about creating positive experiences for children and enjoy leading a team in a fun and active environment, we would love to hear from you.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about working with children.
• Comfortable supervising and motivating a team.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• A childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.

• An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Discounted Staff Membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Flexible working hours
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Paid annual leave
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing date: 2nd October 2026

Salary: up to £13.91 per hour

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.