Children's Activities Coordinator
Posting Start Date: 4 Aug 2025
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB, OX4 6JL
Company: Serco Plc
Location: Leys Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Part Time: 40 hours per week
Working Hours: A mixture of early and late shifts
Salary: £27,448.08 per annum + excellent benefits
Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Children's Activities Coordinator to join our centre.
In this role you will plan and deliver a children’s activities programme with a varied offering to meet the needs/demands of the business.
Principal Duties
- Deliver a party programme which meets the needs/demands of the business.
- Deliver a soft play and Tag X programme to support in maintaining the soft play and Tag X attendance.
- Deliver Kids Camps programme through summer and half terms which meets the needs/demands of the business.
- Engage with team members to ensure a high-quality children’s activities programme provision is provided at all times.
- Ensure relevant documentation and records are maintained, accurately and recorded in line with site procedures.
- Ensure Safeguarding measures are followed at all times.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post.
You will help in facilitating a safe, fun, and professional working environment with free access to the leisure facilities, various discounts and excellent development opportunities.
Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
About you
To be considered for this role you will need,
- Understanding of the party provision and delivery.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good customer care skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Child Protection qualification desirable
You must be enthusiastic, resilient and be able to liaise professionally with parents, customers, and other members of the workforce, as well as being able to think on your feet and effectively communicate at all times and be willing to learn from others.
This is a great opportunity to be part of something special and provide local children with a safe and fun place to play and develop skills. So, if you feel you are suitable and up to the challenge please apply as soon as possible.
In line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check at an appropriate level.
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply today!
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact: Working within Leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.
A place you can count on: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
A place for you: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.
What we offer
- Free safeguarding training and DBS check
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
- A chance to make a positive difference to the community
- All Leisure benefits Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
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Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.
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