Head of Programme

MACCA Sports Academies Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports academy organization is looking for a Head of Programme to lead holiday camp activities for children aged 5-16 years. You will be responsible for ensuring children's safety, delivering engaging activities, and fostering an inclusive environment. The position offers flexible working days during the school holidays and requires a proactive approach to supervision and activity management. Join a supportive team that values enthusiasm and a commitment to child welfare.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual able to work within a team.
• Experience in safeguarding children (training provided).
• Ability to deliver and supervise activities for children ages 5-16.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver holiday camp activities for children.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are promptly addressed.
• Complete registers and head counts accurately.
• Promote inclusion and set high expectations.

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 include:

• 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

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

Site Location

The Ferrers School,
Queensway,
Higham Ferrers,
NN10 8LF

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