Head of Programme

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

Job summary

A sports and activity organization is seeking a Head of Programme to lead a children's holiday camp in Rushden, UK. The role involves supervising activities for ages 5 to 16, ensuring child safety, and promoting a positive and inclusive environment. Candidates should have leadership experience and be able to deliver engaging sports and creative activities. Flexibility in working hours is required, with the camp typically operating four days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5-16.
• Ability to lead sports and creative activities.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead holiday camp activities for children.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children.
• Promote inclusion and kindness among participants.

Skills

Leadership

Child safeguarding knowledge

Team communication

Flexibility

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).
   
   • 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 & Higham Rugby Club,
Manor Park,
Bedford Rd,
Rushden,
NN10 0SA

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