Childcare Supervisor
About The Position
As we evolve into Social Wellness Clubs, we are creating spaces and experiences that support every aspect of our members’ physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. By bringing together expert guidance, genuine community, personalised experiences and innovative technology, we make wellness feel accessible, welcoming and easy to navigate. Virgin Active is committed to recruiting the finest people who share our passion for creating exceptional experiences and delivering world-class service every day. We are looking for a Junior Activities Supervisor to join our Family Activities Team.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in a childcare-related field (Health & Social Care qualifications alone do not meet the requirement).
- Previous experience working with children in a childcare, nursery, education, leisure or similar environment.
- Friendly, calm and approachable, with the ability to act quickly and effectively in a variety of situations.
- Experience supporting or supervising a team, with a passion for motivating others and creating positive team cultures.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with children, parents and caregivers.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Passionate about creating exceptional experiences for children and families.
Nice To Haves
- Flexible to work across the club's operating hours, including evenings, weekends and school holidays where required.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of Club V, ensuring a safe, engaging and welcoming environment for children of all ages.
- Supervise and support the childcare team, helping to maintain exceptional standards of care, service and compliance.
- Deliver fun, creative and age-appropriate activities that provide memorable experiences for children and families.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and caregivers, creating a trusted and welcoming family environment.
- Support team training, onboarding and development, acting as a role model for service, safety and operational standards.
- Assist with rota management, team organisation and the smooth running of daily activities.
- Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies are followed at all times.
- Support the Family Activities Manager and confidently lead the team in their absence when required.
Benefits
- 33 days (including bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day
- Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
- Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy.
- Free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
- Discounts across Virgin active everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
- Join Virgin Family where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2)
- 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
- Access to Salary Finance for loans and savings plans.
- Health Heroes employer assistance programme with 6 free counselling sessions.
- Partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services meaning no tenant charges.
- Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
