Head of Programme

MACCA Sports Academies Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports academy seeks an enthusiastic Head of Programme in Brighton to lead holiday camp activities for children aged 5-16. You will be responsible for planning and supervising child-centered activities, ensuring safety and proper engagement. The role offers flexible 4-day work weeks, allowing for a supportive team environment with training provided. Ideal candidates are passionate about working with children and promoting an inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading activities for children aged 5-16 years.
• Training on safeguarding will be provided upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead holiday camp activities for children aged 5-16.
• Supervise children's activities to ensure safety.
• Coordinate with instructors on daily duties and activity delivery.
• Maintain professionalism and promote an inclusive ethos.

Skills

Child supervision

Activity planning

Safeguarding training

Team leadership

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work within a supportive growing team during the school holiday periods, supporting our Holiday, Activities and Food programme, funded by the Department of Education.

A Head of Programme would be responsible for leading the holiday camp and leading activities to children ages 5 - 16 years old, with assistance from the onsite instructors. Activities follow a modular daily plan provided in advance of the holiday programme start date; each activity will follow any of the following pillars of activity:

Examples of Activity Pillars

• Active: Team Games, Striking & Fielding, Net & Wall Games (More listed below)
• Creative: Thank you cards, Tallest tower challenge, strongest bridge, friendship bracelets
• Healthy: Blind fold fruit tasting, smoothie making, healthy café challenge.

Working days are based off of team availability and can be flexible; we typically operate a 4-day working week from 4-5 hours per day*.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Safeguarding of children (Training will be provided on appointment).
  • Inform Regional Lead of safeguarding concerns.
  • Ensure all children are always supervised, both structured and unstructured activities (this includes toilet breaks, break and lunch).
  • Ensure instructors are well informed with their daily duties.
  • Ensure registers are completed in a timely manner and head counts sent to the Regional Leads.
• Ensure arrival to site in a timely prompt manner (15 minutes in advance).
• Delivery of activities provided (Team CPD days are used to help further understanding).
• Lead a range of activities across the programme, including but not limited to:
  • Team Games: Football, TAG-Rugby, Netball, Handball...
  • Net & Wall: Short Tennis, Badminton, Seated Volleyball
  • Striking & Fielding: Rounders, Kwik Cricket, Softball
• Maintain a professional approach to your duties at all times and set high expectations for children attending our course/your activity.
• Promote an ethos of inclusion and alignment with #BeYou #BeKind #BeGreat.

Site Location:
Wellingborough Old Grammarians,
Sywell Rd,
Wellingborough,
NN8 6BS

A PDF copy of your role description will be available before joining the team.