Job Title:
Kids Activity Coach (Part-Time)
Location:
Various Locations (Belfast, Lisburn, Antrim, Newtownabbey)
Company:
KidZ Academy
Start Date:
Week commencing 29/09/25.
About Us:
KidZ Academy specializes in delivering high-quality sports, creative, and educational activities for children aged 4–14 across Northern Ireland. We run after-school clubs, holiday camps, and community programs that support children's development through movement, imagination, and hands-on learning – all in a fun, nurturing environment.
Job Overview:
Are you confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with children? We're looking for energetic and creative Kids Activity Coaches to join our growing team. In this flexible part-time role, you'll lead engaging after-school sessions across a variety of themes – from sports and physical play to arts & crafts and technology-based activities like basic coding or STEM challenges.
We provide full lesson plans and resources to help you deliver exciting, structured sessions – no planning required
If you're great with kids and love leading fun, high-energy activities that inspire learning and creativity, we want to hear from you
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver fun, engaging, and age-appropriate sessions across a mix of themes, including:
* Sport & physical activities
* Arts & crafts
* Technology/STEM play (e.g. coding, building, creative challenges)
* Create a positive, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
* Build strong relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
* Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
* Set up, pack down, and maintain activity equipment.
* Represent Kidz Academy's values and support program growth within the community.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience working with children (minimum 1 year).
* At least one qualification related to sport, art, childcare, teaching, or a relevant subject (e.g. Level 1 coaching qualification, OCN, or similar).
* Recent Enhanced Access NI Check (within 1 year) or willingness to complete one.
* Confident leading small groups with high energy and positivity.
* Excellent organisation, timekeeping, and communication skills.
* Valid driver's licence and access to own transport.
* Friendly, flexible, and able to adapt to a range of activity types and group dynamics.
Bonus Skills (Not Essential):
* Experience delivering STEM or coding activities to children.
* Background in creative arts, drama, or performance.
* Multi-disciplinary coaching experience.
What We Offer:
* Competitive rate of pay: £12.30 per hour.
* 20 Hours per week, primarily weekdays between 9am-4PM
* Paid training in first aid, safeguarding, and our unique session delivery approach
* A bank of ready-made lesson plans and resources to support all sessions
* A supportive, fun work environment with opportunities to grow your skills across different areas
Additional Information:
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Access NI Disclosure will be required prior to employment. We are committed to fair recruitment practices and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: £12.30 per hour
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Working with children: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
* In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £12.30 per hour
Application question(s):
* Do you have any coaching related (or similar) qualifications?
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* working with children: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person