Camp Manager NEW

Wishford Schools; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay included

Casual hours

Job summary

Wishford Education - Commercial in Canterbury is seeking a Camp Manager for school holiday clubs. You will be responsible for the overall wellbeing and happiness of the children, delivering a safe, engaging program and acting as a positive role model for attendees and staff.

The role suits candidates with coaching or teaching experience with young people, strong communication, and an ability to manage busy environments.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, teaching or instructing young people.
• Experience working in a busy environment as part of a friendly team.
• Ability to deliver activities such as arts, dance, music, computing or science.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the wellbeing and happiness of the children in the camp.
• Deliver a safe, engaging program suited to the children’s age range.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain secure premises during activities.

Skills

Holiday Club

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Youth work

Education

Childcare qualification

Tools

First aid

Job description

# Camp ManagerEmployer: Wishford Education - CommercialLocation: Canterbury, KentContract Type: TemporaryHours: CasualSalary: £160-£180 p/day, under 20 y/o - £14.04p/hPosted: 21st September 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1575313* Share :* Print**Overview of the role**In order to create an amazing experiencefor our children, our staff are absolutelycritical to our success each and everyHoliday. One thing all of our staff has incommon is that they all want to make animpact in the lives of children.They understand what it takes to be arole model and know that while workingwith children is incredibly fun, it is alsohard work and challenging. Still, being aManager at Discover Activity Camps isone of the most rewarding jobs you willever have. Our staff have the ability tobe mature, responsible and dependablewhile also being fun and easy going!We are looking for staff for all school holidays. Staff will be contacted inadvance of each holiday period toconfirm availability.**Responsibilities*** To be responsible for the overall well-being and happiness of the children in your camp.* To ensure the delivery of a program of daily activities suitable for the age range of the children in a safe environment.* To promote the ethos of Discover Activity Camps, providing an exceptional role model to the assistants and children in the camp.* Ensuring the correct equipment is to hand for the day of activities.* Promotion of exceptional safeguarding practices at all times, including awareness or recording and reporting procedure in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.* To be responsible for the security of the premises in which activities are undertaken.* To ensure that buildings and rooms are adequately secured upon departure through the use of door codes and locks.* Ensure all children are signed in and collected through the use of a Safe word.* Provide a friendly welcome to all holiday club attendees, meeting and greeting parents.* Accompanying children around the site to different activities, supervising lunch and supervising open play sessions.* To plan staff breaks throughout the day and provide cover accordingly.**Skills*** You will have demonstrable experience working within a Holiday Club and be able to run a day in camp successfully.* You will have the ability to adapt to different situations and think creatively.* You will be enthusiastic with a genuine passion for working with children.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.* Ability to create an inclusive environment.**Experience and Qualifications*** Experience coaching, teaching or instructing young people* You will have experience of being able to work in a busy environment as part of a friendly team, interfacing with parents, staff and most importantly the children.* We also want to hear about any experience you have delivering other activities such as arts/dance/music/computing/science* We would love to hear about any childcare/educational play certificates you may have!**Salary** - £160 - £180 per day, including holiday pay. Under 20 y/o - £14.04 per hour including holiday pay### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education - Commercial is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.