Activity Leader

Oxford Active; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic Activity Leaders for summer camps, creating a safe and fun environment for children aged 4-14. This role involves planning and delivering engaging activities, ensuring children's safety, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about working with children and enjoy a dynamic outdoor setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a vibrant team and make a positive impact on children's summer experiences while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience working with children aged 4-14.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Devise and deliver engaging activities for children aged 4-14.
• Supervise snack and lunch times and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Child Supervision

Initiative

Education

Experience with Children

Job description

With over 20 years of experience running successful Active Camps for children aged 4-14 years, we are now recruiting summer staff to join our teams in Oxford, Witney, Banbury, and Rugby.

If you love working with children and are looking for a job during the school holidays, joining our Team at Active Camps could be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for Activity Leaders who will provide a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for children to relax, play, and learn. Your role will be to ensure that the highest standards are met and that children have a positive experience at the camp.

Locations:

• Summer Fields School, Oxford
• St Swithuns Primary School, Oxford, OX1 5PS
• West Oxford Primary School, OX2 0BY
• West Witney Primary School, Witney, OX28 5SZ
• Sibford School, Sibford, Banbury, OX15 5QL
• Bilton Grange School, Rugby, CV22 6QU

Dates: May Half Term 24-30 May 2025; Summer Holidays 12 July - 29 August 2025

You don't need to be available for the whole summer; ideally, you will work for 3-5 weeks.

Hours: 8.15 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday

Rates of pay: £106.50 to £130 per day for Activity Leaders

Key Duties:

• Work as part of a team to devise and deliver a range of engaging and challenging activities for children aged 4-14 years. Our activities include arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, sports, games, and special activities like bouncy castles and archery.
• Follow signing in/out procedures to ensure the safe arrival and departure of children.
• Supervise snack and lunch times.
• Keep children safe by following the camp’s policies and procedures, especially regarding Safeguarding.
• Maintain cleanliness of premises and care of play and sports equipment.

Ideally, you will:

• Have at least six months of experience working or volunteering with children aged 4-14 in a play or school environment.
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and at all levels.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and positive.
• Use your initiative and work well as part of a team.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training.

Active Camps is committed to safe recruitment practices, including child protection and safeguarding. All staff will be required to have a current enhanced DBS Disclosure. We promote respect and equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability, and expect this respect to be reflected in all aspects of our work.