Sample Interview Questions

What particularly attracted you to this job?

What relevant experience could you bring to this position?

What would you say is the best thing about working with children?

What particular skills make you a good Co-ordinator/playworker?

What is your understanding of equal opportunities?

How would you ensure all the children had access to activities and facilities in
the club?

How would you ensure children’s individual needs are met?

Its snack time at the club, the phones ringing, you need to plan your next
activity and a parent wants to speak to you, what would you prioritise first?

Good communication with parents is paramount to the well being of the child.
Could you give examples of how you feel that you could ensure this happens?

How do you see the committee/owner being involved in the club?

What experiences have you had of administration?

If you have a child in the club whose behaviour is not acceptable within the
club rules, how would you deal with this?

How would you promote positive behaviour in the club?

What do you think makes a good team player?

How would you go about planning a programme for the club?

What is your understanding of the EYFS requirements and how would this
influence your day to day work?
What makes a good club?

If you walked into an after school club what would you expect to see if it was
of high quality?

How would you monitor the success of your activity programme?

How would they make the play environment safe for children?
What would they do if a child had an accident whist at the club?

How would they ensure the safety of children on an outing/trip?

What would they do if someone unexpected / someone other than the

named persons came to collect a child from the club?

What would they do if a child turned up at the club who was not booked in
for that session?