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Activate Management Ltd
Activate Camps are UK-based, Ofsted-registered childcare providers offering fun, safe, and engaging school holiday activity camps for kids and teens. With over 175,000 attendees in 21 years, they feature specialized sports coaching, multi-activity sessions, and creative projects,
Job Posted- 6 Feb 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Apr 2026
Ultimate Lacrosse Experience – Coach
Hours: 8:30–4:30pm OR 9:30–5:30pm (venue dependent)
Travel Expenses: 30p per mile after the first 35 miles per day
Carshare uplift available
This role is based in Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.
Inspire young lacrosse players and deliver high quality coaching the Activate Way.
The Ultimate Lacrosse Experience is a 3day lacrosse camp for children aged 7–16, offering a progressive, fun and challenging programme suitable for both beginners and aspiring superstars. Each camp forms part of the wider Activate Camps network, where children develop skills through sessions, gameplay, challenges and the endofcamp Activate Games.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, skilled and safety focused Coaches to deliver exceptional sessions that motivate and support each young athlete.
About Activate Camps
Activate Camps provide fun, safe and engaging holiday camps designed to help young people develop their skills. Teamwork and positive attitudes are central to our programmes, with children earning points for showing BEST behaviour: Bravery, Enthusiasm, Sportsmanship and Teamwork.
The Role
As an Ultimate Lacrosse Experience Coach, you will deliver high quality lacrosse sessions, manage your own group, and ensure every child enjoys a safe, positive and developmental camp experience. You will use your enthusiasm and expertise to create engaging sessions and encourage children to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
PreCamp
- Complete required Activate Camps training
- Complete onboarding tasks accurately and on time
- Understand the camp timetable and lacrosse curriculum
During Camp
- Present professionally in full Activate uniform
- Support camp setup and registration
- Deliver engaging Extra Time Club activities
- Help assess player ability and grouping on Day 1
- Supervise downtime (breaks, lunchtimes)
- Lead your own group of 10–15 children
- Deliver fun, technical and challenging lacrosse sessions following the curriculum
- Adapt sessions based on individual and group needs
- Ensure all children wear appropriate safety equipment (mouthguards, eye protection where needed)
- Take responsibility for safeguarding and wellbeing within your group
- Communicate with parents when required
- Support the Camp Manager with reasonable requests
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Report hazards or incidents promptly and professionally
- Encourage reflective practice, goal setting and teamwork
- Prepare your group and assist with end of day collection
- Lead a team during the Activate Games and implement the points system
PostCamp
- Pack away equipment safely
- Complete and submit coaching session logs
- Participate in a constructive staff debrief
- Prepare sessions and equipment for the next day
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Strong safeguarding understanding
- Basic Health & Safety awareness
- Experience leading a group
- Passion for working with children
- Coaching Field Lacrosse qualification (or equivalent)
- Detailed knowledge of lacrosse
Desirable
- Good communication skills with parents
- Previous lacrosse camp experience
- Evidence of regular England Lacrosse CPD
Why Join Activate Camps?
- A rewarding role inspiring young lacrosse players
- Competitive pay based on qualification
- Supportive and fun working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing work across school holidays
Ready to deliver an unforgettable lacrosse experience? Apply now to join the Ultimate Lacrosse Experience coaching team.
How to Apply
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