Date posted: 21 May 2026
Pay: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Job Description:
Role: Summer Scheme Staff
Contract: Seasonal (1st July 31st August, must also be available for to attend a recruitment day at Let’s Go Hydro on June 26th 2026. Times to be confirmed, but will likely be 09:30 – 14:00.
Located:Lets Go Hydro, Belfast International Watersports Resort, Knockbracken Reservoir, Mealough Road.
Hours of Work: Flexible work patterns available up to 40-hours per week, weekday shifts
Job Summary
These positions will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working area and vigilant supervision of all participants enrolled in the scheme. You will be responsible for group activities, teaching and development and instilling confidence in all new and returning Summer Schemers. It is an extremely fun fast paced position that takes a lot of concentration!
This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, overseeing children aged 7 plus in a range of activities.
Responsibilities:
Lead a group in all activities throughout the day including Watersports (knee/paddle boarding, canoe/kayaking, aquapark course)
Greet parents and children daily and check them into their groups
Deliver and engage in the programme on site, both water and land-based activities
Attend any training and orientation for the role
Ensure compliance and support team
Enforce the policy, procedures and rules of the park/ scheme
Continually check for potential hazards/ risks
Maintain a safe work area
Essential Skills:
Must be aged 18 or over
Play work setting includes: Youth club, sports club youth/junior sections, church-based youth activities etc.
Experience of working with children aged 7 14 years in a play setting eg: Supporting team in delivering a range of stimulating play activities (Watersports (knee/ paddle boarding, canoe/ kayaking, arts/crafts, small games, group games etc)
Ensuring play program is inclusive and meets diverse needs
Interacting with children and managing their behaviour, in a positive and supportive manner
Able to take responsibility, multi-task and be a team player
Experience of delivering and assisting with sports-based events
Motivated with a fun and positive attitude with good people skills, enabling good working relationships with those in your team
Have a flexible customer focused approach with experience in delivering high standards of customer service
Show up for each shift, clean, in uniform and ready to work
Eligible to work in the UK
Flexibility to work various shift patterns
Ensuring safeguarding standards and appropriate reporting mechanisms are applied
Administrative experience
Right to work in the UK documentation
Desirable
Recognised coaching qualifications
Previous experience or a leisure background including an understanding of leisure services and sport development, coordinating water sports / other sports / activities
What we are offering:
Staff training and development
Great culture with staff fun days
Staff Uniform and all safety equipment provided
Free car parking on site
Staff discount on activities including staff cable sessions (off-peak times only)
Opportunities to progress within the company
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV to , before the closing date.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Belfast BT8 8GB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Skills:Communication leader Adaptable
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