Head of Programme (Leader)

MACCA Sports Academies Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports coaching organization is seeking a Head of Programme to lead holiday activities for children aged 5-16 in Weybridge. The role involves planning and delivering engaging activities, ensuring children’s safety, and fostering an inclusive environment. Flexibility in working hours is offered, as shifts typically run for 4-5 hours over a 2-day working week. Ideal candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to motivate children. A supportive training environment will be provided to equip the individual for success.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable supervising children in various activities.
• Training in safeguarding will be provided.
• Flexibility in working hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the holiday camp and activities for children aged 5-16.
• Ensure the safeguarding of children at all times.
• Deliver a range of engaging activities during the camp.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to work with children

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 2-day working week from 4-5 hours per day*.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. 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.
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

Weybridge Vandals RFC,
Off Walton Ln,
Brownacres,
Walton on Thames,
KT12 1QP

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