Jobs

At Sporting Influence we care about sport, education and activity for all young people. If you hold the same values and think you have what it takes to shape lives in North Yorkshire, have a look below at the jobs we have available.

EYFS / KS1 / KS2 / KS3 Activity Camp Leader

  • Starting Date: Easter Holidays & Ongoing - 2026
  • Location: Ashville College
  • Hours: 7:45am - 4:00pm
  • Salary: £12.75 per hour (plus holiday pay)
  • Application Process: Email jobs@sportinginfluence.com to declare your interest.

About Us

Sporting Influence Camps provide fun, safe and active holiday camps for children. We are dedicated to creating a safe and enjoyable environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

We are currently seeking Qualified Teachers and experienced HLTA’s to join our holiday camp team. If you are passionate about working with children and have a love for sport or arts & crafts, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for Qualified Teachers or experienced HLTA’s looking for additional work during the school holidays.

The role will suit:

  • Qualified Teachers (EYFS, KS1, KS2 or KS3).
  • Experienced HLTA’s with strong classroom management skills.
  • Education professionals with a passion for sport, physical activity, or creative arts & crafts.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging sports sessions, games, enrichment activities, and creative arts & crafts workshops in a safe and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver High-Quality Sessions:
Deliver fun, structured and inclusive sports activities and arts & crafts sessions appropriate to the age group you are leading.

Inspire & Engage:
Create a positive, energetic atmosphere that encourages participation, teamwork and creativity.

Support Development:
Help children build confidence, resilience, and social skills through engaging activities.

Maintain a Safe Environment:
Supervise groups safely at all times, following safeguarding, behaviour and health & safety procedures.

Be a Role Model:
Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and positivity, actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Camp Operations:
Support with daily routines including sign-in, transitions, lunch supervision, and collection procedures.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate:

  • Experience working with children in EYFS and/or KS1/2/3 settings
  • Strong behaviour management skills.
  • Confidence leading groups of children independently.
  • A genuine passion for sport, coaching, or arts & crafts.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Reliability, energy, and a team-focused mindset.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant experience as a HLTA.
  • Experience working with primary or secondary-aged children.
  • A passion for delivering engaging physical or creative activities.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable Qualifications

  • Paediatric First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate.
  • Sports coaching qualifications.
  • Arts & crafts specialism or creative background.
  • Experience working in holiday camps or enrichment settings.

Sporting Influence Apprenticeship

  • Starting Date: Summer 2026
  • Location: Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon
  • Hours: 30 hours per week with potential of extra work.
  • Salary: £8.00 per hour
  • Application Process: Email jobs@sportinginfluence.com to declare your interest.

About Us

Sporting Influence delivers high-quality PE provision, enrichment programmes, wraparound care and holiday activity camps. We are committed to inspiring young people through sport, creativity and structured play in a safe and engaging environment.

We are now seeking a PE & Activity Assistant to join our team in a developmental role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is keen to gain hands-on experience, receive on-the-job training, and achieve a recognised qualification.

Role Overview

This is a development-focused position designed to support your growth within the sports coaching and education sector.

The role will primarily involve:

  • Shadowing experienced PE Teachers and Sports Professionals
  • Supporting the delivery of PE lessons and activity sessions
  • Assisting with wraparound care and holiday camps
  • Gradually developing confidence to lead small group activities

This is not a full delivery role initially. Instead, it focuses on learning, observing best practice, and building the skills required to progress into a Lead Coach or full-time role in the future.

Upon successful completion of your training and qualification, there will be the opportunity to progress into a full-time role within Sporting Influence.

Key Responsibilities

Shadow & Learn:
Observe experienced staff delivering PE, sports sessions, and enrichment activities to understand structure, behaviour management and engagement strategies.

Session Support:
Assist with equipment setup, demonstrations, small group support and classroom management.

Wraparound & Camp Support:
Help supervise children during after school clubs and holiday activity camps.

Professional Development:
Actively engage in on-the-job training and work towards completing a recognised qualification by the end of the year.

Safeguarding & Standards:
Maintain professional conduct and adhere to all safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policies.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:

  • A genuine passion for sport and working with children.
  • A strong willingness to learn and develop.
  • Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
  • Good communication skills and confidence interacting with children.
  • Long-term ambition to build a career in coaching or education.

Essential Requirements

  • Some experience working with children (school, coaching, volunteering or similar).
  • Commitment to completing training and gaining a recognised qualification.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
  • Clean UK Driving License.

What We Offer

  • £8.00 per hour.
  • On-the-job mentoring and structured development.
  • A recognised qualification upon completion (Storyy Apprenticeship)
  • Clear pathway to a full-time role within Sporting Influence.
  • A supportive team environment focused on growth and progression.