Camp Management Team Memeber

Camp Beaumont; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Camp Holidays for children

20% off for family and friends

Award-winning training

Be part of a growing global company

Job summary

Camp Beaumont in Guildford is seeking a Camp Management Team Member to help run our busy holiday camps during school breaks. You will be on-site, leading a friendly team and ensuring everything runs safely and smoothly for children and families.

You will delegate duties, support staff with feedback, liaise with parents and schools, and report to the Operations Team. A Level 3 childcare qualification and safeguarding awareness are essential, plus energy and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or currently studying towards a relevant childcare qualification.
• Over 18 years old and available to work during the school holidays.
• UK/EU citizen with 2 x right to work IDs.
• Experience leading and supporting a team, including providing feedback and managing staff performance.
• Strong safeguarding awareness with the confidence to identify, respond to and appropriately report safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Experience working in a holiday camp or children’s activity camp with leadership/management responsibilities.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable and training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the on-site Safeguarding Lead, ensuring incidents are recorded and reported.
• Managing ongoing staff performance, providing support, guidance and feedback.
• Overseeing day-to-day camp administration and responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.
• Building positive relationships with parents/carers, schools, staff and children.
• Providing feedback to parents/carers to keep them informed and supported.
• Being a visible, hands-on leader across camp and supporting staff.
• Handling day-to-day issues and last-minute staffing changes calmly.
• Ensuring the camp is set up at start of day and closed down safely.
• Reporting into the Operations Team with updates on major issues or staffing concerns.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Staff management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Currently studying towards a childcare qualification

Job description

Camp Management Team Member (Camp Beaumont)

Location: RGS Prep School - 14 Maori Rd, Guildford GU1 2EL
Pay: £13.40 - £15.00 per hour*
Hours: Variable hours during school holiday periods
Contract: Seasonal / Holiday Camp

About the Role

As part of the Camp Beaumont Management team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of your camp, ensuring everything operates smoothly, safely and effectively throughout the school holidays.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the on-site Safeguarding Lead, ensuring any relevant incidents are appropriately recorded and reported.
• Managing ongoing staff performance, providing support, guidance and feedback where required.
• Overseeing day-to-day camp administration and responsibilities to ensure the camp runs smoothly and all operational requirements are met.
• Building positive relationships and strong rapport with parents/carers, schools, staff and children.
• Providing supportive and appropriate feedback to parents/carers regarding their children, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their time at camp.
• Being a visible and hands-on leader across camp, supporting staff and stepping in where required.
• Handling day-to-day issues, last-minute staffing changes and unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
• Ensuring the camp is properly set up at the start of the day and closed down safely at the end of each day.
• Communicating and reporting into the Operations Team, keeping them updated on any significant issues, incidents, staffing concerns or operational challenges.

A Day in the Life of a Management Team Member

Want to see what life on camp looks like? Take a look at our Day in the Life video below to get a feel for the role, the camp environment and what you can expect from a typical day.

We’re looking for an experienced, confident and hands-on Camp Manager who can take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy holiday camp and create a safe, fun and positive environment for children and staff.

You will ideally have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, schools and staff.
• The confidence to be a visible and hands-on leader, supporting your team and getting involved in the day-to-day running of camp.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently, while knowing when to elevate issues to the Operations Team.
• High levels of energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong conflict handling and resolution skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable, but training can be provided as part of our training programme.
• A fun, positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to get involved in activities and camp life.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed to support the team and children.

Must Haves :

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (including Early Years, QTS/PGCE) or currently studying towards a relevant childcare qualification.
• Over 18 years old and available to work during the school holidays.
• A UK/EU citizen with 2 x right to work IDs.
• Previous experience working within a holiday camp, children's activity camp or similar setting, with experience taking on a leadership or management role.
• Experience leading and supporting a team, including providing feedback and managing staff performance.
• Strong safeguarding awareness, with the confidence to identify, respond to and appropriately report safeguarding concerns and incidents.

Why Camp Beaumont?

• Make a real difference - Help children build confidence, make new friends, try new things and create memories that last a lifetime.
• Grow your career - Develop your leadership, childcare, safeguarding and management skills, with opportunities to progress across our wider group.
• Work in fantastic locations - Join our established camps across London and the Home Counties.
• Award-winning training - Receive industry-leading training and development, with training provided and paid for by us.
• Be part of something bigger - Join a growing global company with opportunities across our wider group, including our expanding presence in Asia.
• Family fun for less - Enjoy50% off Camp Holidays for your children and 20% off for family and friends.
• Bring a friend - Earn through ourrefer-a-friend scheme when you introduce someone to the Camp Beaumont team.
• Weekends are yours - Our camps runMonday to Friday, giving you your weekends free to relax, recharge and enjoy your time off.

Have fun. Make memories. Grow your career!

Join Camp Beaumont and become part of a team that brings energy, adventure and fun to every camp. Whether you’re leading a team, supporting staff or getting stuck into activities, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for children.