Activities Manager

British Summer School Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Accommodation deduction (if residential)

Job summary

A summer educational institution in the UK is seeking an Activities Manager to oversee the activities programme, ensuring safety and student engagement. Applicants should have substantial staff management experience, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and the ability to lead diverse sports and activities. This role requires a minimum of one year of professional experience with children. Competitive pay and potential for residential accommodation deduction are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in a professional environment.
• Previous summer school experience or working with international students preferred.
• Strong leadership and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities and leisure programme for students.
• Manage a team of activities leaders effectively.
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all students during activities.

Skills

Staff management experience

Health and safety awareness

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Ability to lead sports and activities

Education

First Degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or Coaching

QTS in Sports or PE

Coaching qualification (preferably level 2)

HSE-approved First Aid certificate

Job description

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

To be responsible for the running of the activities programme which entails afternoon sports, activities, Pro Options, evening events as well as excursions.

To carry out coaching responsibilities and ensure that registers are correct, and all students are present.

To lead a team of Activities Leaders and to provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure they are planning and delivering the programme at an acceptably high level. This includes ensuring sessions are being delivered with the relevant age group in mind and are appropriate in speed and in clear and concise English for students to continue learning English outside of the classroom.

To ensure that all aspects of the activities programme are delivered diligently and safely. Session plans need to be checked, sessions observed, and student participation, integration and session enjoyment ensured. Session content is not pre-set by BSS to suit staff experience and knowledge. Sessions should be progressive and tailored to meet the learning needs and goals of the students.

To contribute to the professional development of Activities Leaders by carrying out session observations as well as formal staff appraisals.

To plan, organise and deliver excursions that are in line with the BSS advertised excursion framework. BSS excursion procedures must be adhered to, to always ensure student’s enjoyment and safety.

To ensure appropriate transport arrangements are in place for any excursions, student groups have been organised and a staff member assigned to each group.

To ensure risk assessments are in place, up to date and read by all appropriate staff. Where suitable risk assessments are not in place, new ones must be approved by the Centre Manager or Head Office before carrying out the new activities in question.

To liaise with any external suppliers, if required.

To take responsibility for the safety, welfare, and behaviour, including discipline, of all students during the activity programme time.

To participate in any performance management procedures alongside the Centre Manager.

To assist with any pastoral duties which may include break, mealtime supervision and or bedtime duties.

To lead staff meetings, ensuring all the activities team are aware of their daily duties and any other important information which is required for staff to know.

To attend senior management meetings with the Centre Team and Head Office

To help ensure that the centre is set up effectively and packed away as required by the Head Office team.

To delegate daily to a member of the team, duties for capturing daily videography and photography footage of lessons, activities, evening entertainment and excursions that can be used for our social media channels.

Key Skills

Proven experience in managing staff is required.

Previous summer school experience and/or working with international students is desired.

A strong awareness of Health and safety concerning sports, activities, and excursions is essential.

Strong organisational and forward-planning skills are required.

Strong leadership skills and ability to set high standards.

The ability to prepare and lead a variety of sports and activities is essential.

Qualifications

A First Degree in areas such as Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, or similar is desired.

QTS in Sports or PE is preferred.

Appropriate coaching qualification (preferably level 2) in at least one of our Pro Options

HSE–approved First Aid certificate and NPLQ Lifeguarding certificate is advantageous.

Minimum of 1 year experience in working with children in a professional environment is required.

KEy Information

JOB ROLE:
Activities Manager

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:
To oversee the smooth running of the activities and leisure programme, ensuring students have a varied and engaging programme, whilst managing a team of activities leaders in an effective and motivational way

Afternoon shift; 13.00 pm – 23.00 pm

Hours may vary according to the needs of the Summer School

Total weekly pay £874.62 (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