Activities Leader

British Summer School Limited; Ashurst Wood, Turners Hill, Oundle; On-site; GBP 32,515; Full time

Job summary

A summer education program provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic Activity Leader to implement coaching plans and supervise students in a safe and engaging environment. Candidates should have strong team working and leadership skills. This role offers £714.62 weekly pay, with accommodation available.

Qualifications

• Studying sports coaching, teaching, arts, or drama degree is preferred.
• First Aid qualifications are welcomed.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement the coaching plan and ensure sessions are engaging.
• Supervise students during activities and excursions.
• Conduct risk assessments for all sessions.

Skills

Team working skills

Motivational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Studying sports coaching, teaching, arts, or drama

Job description

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

To implement the coaching plan as agreed with the Activities Manager. Session content is not pre-set by the company to suit staff experience and knowledge. Sessions should be progressive and tailored to ensure that they are exciting, engaging, helping students utilise their English through extra-curricular activities

To plan and prepare for each session, uploading each plan to the British Summer School database. The Activities Manager, Senior Activities Leader or Centre Manager may review session plans at any time to ensure consistency and quality is being achieved.

To ensure risk assessments are being read or completed where required, making sure they are tailored to the group, allowing for sessions to be delivered safely. It is your responsibility to upload your risk assessment to the British Summer School database for every session that you are leading.

To help the Activities Manager run a varied, engaging and fun social programme in a safe environment and to ensure that all activity equipment is kept in good condition and is stored away safely after each session

To take part in weekend excursions, taking charge of a group while following adhering to the excursion schedule and policy to keep the students safe

To be aware of all medical, dietary and allergy information for all students in your activity or group, taking appropriate action or precautions before running the session or excursion.

To take part in airport transfers by welcoming new students warmly and assisting returning students with the departure process. Student welcome times should be kept to a minimum and must be always supervised, while in the Company’s care

To supervise students in their boarding house ensuring all house rules are adhered to and the property is being treated with respect, including rooms to be kept tidy. Any damages must be reported to the House Parent as soon as possible

To carry out break and mealtime supervision along with assisting the House Parents with wake-up or lights out duties.

To always keep a friendly but professional staff-student relationship, staff can never become “friends” with students. Any concerns must be reported, acted upon and followed up.

As directed by one of the management team, to capture footage using a British Summer School device of lessons, activities, evening entertainment and excursions that can be used for our social media channels.

To help set up / pack up camp as required and carry out any other reasonable duties.

To be fully familiar with both the accident and emergency procedures.

Attend daily staff meetings, taking an active effort to participate and be involved with the decision making.

Any other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the centre management team or Head Office.

Key Skills

Responsible and hard-working with strong team working skills.

Able to motivate children and young adults of all levels.

Strong leadership skills and ability to set high standards.

Enthusiastic and friendly and willing to get involved in all aspects of camp.

Good communication skills with people at all levels

Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

Qualifications

Studying sports coaching, teaching, arts, or drama degree is preferred.

First Aid qualifications are welcomed.

NPLQ (Lifeguarding Qualifications) are welcomed.

Previous experience working with children.

Level 1 or higher qualification in sports, drama or art is desirable but not a pre-requisite.

KEy Information

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:
To implement the coaching plan as agreed with the Activities Manager. Ensuring sessions are well planned, risk assessed, engaging and fun.

REPORTING TO:
Activities Manager

HOURS:
As directed by the Centre and Activities Manager

Total weekly pay £714.62 (Including Holiday Pay)

Accommodation Deduction:

An accommodation deduction of £74.62 will deducted for those staff that are residential.

LOCATION:
One of the below;

Worth, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SD

Oundle, New Street, Oundle, PE8 4GH

Uppingham, High Street West, Oakham, LE15 9QE