Head of Programme

MACCA Sports Academies Limited; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports academy in England is seeking a Head of Programme to oversee holiday camp activities for children aged 5 to 16. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and engagement of children during various activities, including team games and creative challenges. Flexibility in working hours is offered, typically involving a 4-day working week with 4-5 hours per day. Training will be provided for safeguarding responsibilities, catering to individuals with a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual able to work in a team during school holidays.
• Experience in safeguarding children preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead holiday camp activities for children ages 5 - 16.
• Ensure safeguarding of children during activities.
• Supervise children at all times during activities.

Job description

Job Overview

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.

• 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).

   • 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

Rushden Academy,
Hayway, Rushden,
NN10 6AG

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