Camp Director

Eurosportscamps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurosportscamps is seeking a Camp Director responsible for overseeing the staff and ensuring the safety and positive environment for children at camps in the Greater London area. The ideal candidate will have senior management experience in a relevant field, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage safeguarding protocols effectively. Duties include supervising staff, preparing risk assessments, and overseeing on-site operations. A first aid qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and on residential camps.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle confidential situations.
• Ability to create a positive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teaching, coaching, and welfare teams for camp operations.
• Manage staff rotas and sign off shifts.
• Complete risk assessments and oversee camp activities.

Skills

Senior Management experience

Managing staff

Team leadership

Safeguarding protocols

First aid qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - CAMP DIRECTOR

Where DREAMS come true.

With overall responsibility, the Camp Director will liaise with the teaching, coaching and welfare team to ensure the smooth running of the venue. The Camp Director will work closely with the head office and lead the Senior Management Team on site to create a safe, fun and inclusive environment, closely monitoring the atmosphere and energy on site for both staff and students and will adapt/amend accordingly. The specific requirements are;

• Provide guidance to all staff, including inductions, regular meetings and performance reviews.
• Manage the Senior Camp Manager
• Be the Designated Person for safeguarding children & child protection on site
• Manage staff rotas, ensuring adequate time off/breaks are given (staff to work two shifts out of three)
• Sign off all staff shifts at the end of each day via our online management tool ‘staff wise’.
• Deal with any disciplinary cases (both staff and players) in accordance with policies and procedures
• Manage the relationship with the venue on significant operational matters
• Plan and prepare the arrival/departure days and oversee the off-site excursion preparation
• Complete Risk Assessments before the start of each camp
• Ensure that all relevant documentation from staff is submitted to the Camp Operations Manager each week
• Deliver the opening and closing presentations with Senior Management Team
• Have a weekly video meeting with Head Office and other Camp Directors
• Conduct an online weekly review of all camp staff
• On the last day of your allocation a thorough in-person handover needs to be conducted with the Camp Director taking over the site.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - CAMP DIRECTOR

All staff will contribute to the overall smooth running of the camp. Ultimately the safety of children is paramount, and the high standards expected of working with top brands needs to be maintained. We expect high personal standards, friendly, positive and approachable staff who will always remain professional and calm. Staff will be able to handle sensitive situations well, adhering to confidentiality and data protection guidance, have excellent organisational skills, be good role models and be able to contribute to a positive working environment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have Senior Management experience in a relevant field i.e. working with children and or on residential camps.
• Have previous experience in managing staff and supervising children
• Be an effective team leader and create a positive working environment
• Experience in dealing with safeguarding protocols to high standard (all staff complete online training)
• Hold a first aid qualification (desirable, not essential)