Camp Manager

Ultimate Activity; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holiday childcare provider in the UK is seeking a Camp Manager to oversee the successful operation of multi-activity holiday camps. Responsibilities include ensuring the welfare and safety of children, managing and motivating staff, and liaising with parents and school representatives. Ideal candidates should possess significant experience in childcare and strong leadership and communication skills. This seasonal role involves working during school holidays, providing a rewarding environment focused on children's development.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Competitive pay

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards a qualification in childcare teaching or coaching.
• Natural leader with management experience ideally within childcare sectors.
• Excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Good working knowledge of camp activities.
• Good decision maker able to make informed judgements.
• Proactive and conscientious in adapting to situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support staff in holiday camps.
• Ensure welfare and safety of children.
• Liaise with parents and school representatives.
• Execute camp policies and procedures.

Skills

Childcare experience

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Good decision making

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualification in childcare, teaching, or coaching

Job description

The Details :

• Title : Camp Manager
• Reporting to : Head of Operations
• Contract : Seasonal work available in school holidays (Easter Summer and half terms).
• Hours : 8am 6pm weekdays. Full season or part season roles available.

Summary of Position :

The Camp Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-activity holiday childcare programmes whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of the children on camp is maintained at all times.

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced professionals to help us follow through on our commitment to Inspire Children Every Day.

You will be responsible for managing motivating and supporting your staff team in order to create fun and exciting holiday camps which promote participation structure care and development. You will ensure successful execution of all policies and procedures liaising with parents school representatives and Head Office. As well as leading sessions staff will contribute to the high standard of physical emotional and social care offered by Ultimate Activity Camps.

The position of the Camp Manager is a busy but hugely rewarding and varied role where the experience of parents and children rests on your shoulders.

For a full list of responsibilities and duties download the Job Description for this Vacancy

About You

Essential Requirements :

• Qualified or working towards a qualification in childcare teaching or coaching with significant experience of working with children.
• A natural leader with management experience ideally within the holiday camp childcare teaching or coaching sectors.
• Excellent communicator with strong face-to-face customer service skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to talk to parents and host school staff.
• Good working knowledge of camp activities. You must be prepared to take short term cover of groups until suitable cover is sorted.
• Good decision maker able to quickly assess and make informed judgements.
• Pro-active and conscientious able to adapt to situations when required.
• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays looking to further their career in the childcare teaching or coaching industry.

Desirable Requirements :

• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) qualification.

Benefits :

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
<>Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment
• Refer a Friend scheme

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About Us

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

Ultimate Activity Camps Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and satisfactory references.

Required Experience : Manager