Camp Manager (Summer) - Wellington, Telford

Kings Camps; Wellington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking energetic Camp Managers to create fun and safe holiday experiences for children aged 5 to 17. This role involves leadership, safety management, and ensuring children are active and engaged. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare and management, along with a commitment to safeguarding. With opportunities for career development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Funded residential opportunities

Employee Awards Programme

Discount on Paediatric First Aid training

Reward voucher for referring a friend

Discount on Kings Camps places for family

Market-leading training and development

Free Kings Camps uniform

Qualifications

• 12 months’ experience working with children and young people.
• 6+ months' experience in a management or leadership role.
• Knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of coaching staff to ensure a high-quality camp experience.
• Ensure the welfare of children, supervising and managing safety standards.
• Handle administration and communication with staff and parents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Education

Childcare Degree

Sports Degree

Job description

View more categories View less categories Sector Childcare jobs, Senior Management (Childcare), Sports jobs, Management, Travel & Culture, Camps and Activity Manager Job Type Full Time, Temporary, Contract

Overview

If you’re looking for an incredibly rewarding way to extend your leadership skills in an out-of-school setting, which will pay you to keep active and have fun, we’re sure we can find an amazing role for you!

Kings Camps run sports and activity day camps for children throughout the school holidays that deliver our mission – getting children active, having fun, and learning together.

We know market-leading programmes don’t deliver themselves - it’s our people who create amazing holiday experiences for children - and we’re now hiring energetic and passionate Camp Managers to deliver our mission in 2025 and beyond.

Why work for Kings Camps?

• Funded residential opportunities
• Employee Awards Programme
• Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings, or wider family (5-17yrs)
• Excellent locations – some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK!
• Market-leading training and development
• Fully funded disclosure for Managerial and Voluntary positions
• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!)
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds
• Free Kings Camps uniform

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager and leading a team of coaching staff, you’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality, school-holiday Kings Camps experience, ensuring children aged 5 to 17 are safe, active, having fun, and learning together. Before the season begins, Camp Managers undertake administration, communication with your team, planning timetables, and ensuring your venue is ready. During the season, Camp Managers are onsite from 8am to 5:30pm as the first point of contact for staff, children, parents, venue, and our central office team. They are the designated safeguarding lead at a venue, dealing with concerns promptly, completing paperwork and risk assessments, responding to feedback, recording incidents, and managing OFSTED requirements.

Child safety is our top priority, so you’ll ensure the welfare of children at all times, supervising during breaks, participating in swimming sessions, overseeing equipment use, promptly recording incidents, implementing behaviour management policies, and upholding health and safety standards.

Person Specification (Ideal, but with some flexibility)

• Availability for the full season (Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5:30pm), with a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks during summer.
• 12 months’ experience working with children and young people
• 6+ months' experience in a management or leadership role
• Childcare, sports, or teaching-related degree (or related qualification)
• Knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate
• Organised and able to follow policies and procedures
• Vibrant, resilient, team player
• Flexible and adaptable
• Paediatric First Aid (training opportunities available)

Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is central to our work, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating a safe environment where young people can thrive.

About us

Kings Camps is a market-leading not-for-profit organization offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, engaging children and young people in active, fun, and educational activities.

Founded in 1991, inspired by US-style summer camps, we aimed to bring similar experiences to UK children through our model, allowing us to reach more children via charitable work both in the UK and overseas.

Our coaches, known as Red Tops, deliver high-quality sports camps with energy, passion, and a commitment to child development, which we call the Kings Factor.

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