Activity Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)

Alpadia; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer education organization in the UK is looking for an Activity Manager for its fixed-term summer contract. The role involves leading and engaging young students in various activities, ensuring their wellbeing, and managing an international team. Ideal candidates will have experience in holiday camps, be excellent communicators, and possess strong organizational skills. The position promises enriching experiences and professional development opportunities within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Chance to make long-term connections

Attractive bonus options for returners

Qualifications

• Experience working in holiday camps or similar organizations.
• Management experience in a summer school environment preferred.
• Ability to quickly familiarize oneself with bespoke databases.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students.
• Prepare and deliver quality afternoon activities.
• Manage students' behavior and ensure safety at all times.

Skills

Ability to lead, motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers

Excellent communicator

High sense of responsibility, organisation and initiative

Ability to work under pressure

A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office

Experience working with juniors

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Activity Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)

• Contract

Company Description

Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.

Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.

Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.

Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.

You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.

Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.

In we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Job Description

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students,and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.

Your role :

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students in our care
• Ensure afternoon activities and / or Premium activities are properly prepared and delivered, giving particular thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity
• Ensure session plans and risk assessments are prepared for all afternoon and evening activities
• Hold daily meetings with the activity team, delegating sessions to them as per their skills and interests
• Ensure quality excursions are prepared and delivered, which inspire and motivate our students. Take a lead in ensuring the Excursion Pack is ready before each outing containing student lists, itineraries, risk assessments and tasks
• Create and display the student lists for excursions and activities in good time
• Assist in the management of student attendance for activities and excursions
• Manage the student arrival activity sign-up process for weekly activity planning
• Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia across the co-curricular programme
• Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
• Manage students’ behavior at all times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
• Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety regulations, ensuring other Activity Leaders do the same
• Liase with and respond to the Customer Care Team about activity programme issues, incidents and enrolments
• Lead & assist with the training and induction of staff members
• Assist Activity Leaders with their preparation / delivery of activities and complete session observations to ensure they are of a high quality
• Validate and confirm the reservations with excursions and Premium+ providers as well as coach companies. Adapt participant numbers compared to the initial reservation when needed
• Validate and confirm the payment method with excursions providers
• Ensure sufficient provision of public transport tickets where needed
• Prepare and distribute staff rotas for the activity leader team
• Supervise students’ free time actively and professionally, taking a lead in ensuring ALPADIA’s ratios are maintained at all times
• Ensure rules in the residence are followed at all times and the accommodation is kept tidy
• Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, with staff cover provided as necessary
• Assist in the check-in / check-out procedure if necessary
• Ensure the proper supervision of students at meal times
• Contribute to or lead the Reviews and Appraisals of other Activity Leaders
• Contribute to daily staff meetings to feedback camp process improvements and pass on important information
• Take a lead to control all booking and administrative requirements of the co-curricular part of the programme, updating our systems as appropriate

Qualifications

Your profile : Essential :

• Able to lead, motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers
• Experience working in holiday camps or similar organisations
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to work under pressure
• High sense of responsibility, organisation and initiative
• A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Ability to quickly familiarise oneself with bespoke databases
• Experience working with juniors
• The ability to lead, manage and motivate a team

Desirable :

• Management experience in a summer school environment
• Managing multiple departments and teams
• Experience in a role involving organisation / logistics / travel
• Keen interest in culture and sport (preferably with relevant qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or First Aid qualification)
• Ability to manage a team of diverse personalities and skills
• Management degree
• Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s
• Experience in similar role or Summer Camps

Additional Information

We offer you :

• A developing and enriching summer experience
• The chance to make long term connections and friends
• Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
• A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
• Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
• Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
• Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
• An industry competitive salary
• Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression