Head of Programme

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

Job summary

A children’s activity provider in Spalding is seeking a Head of Programme to lead holiday camp activities for children aged 5-16 years. You will ensure a safe and engaging environment, overseeing various fun activities while maintaining high standards of safeguarding. Flexibility in working hours and the ability to guide instructors will be key to success in this role. A passion for child development and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering activities for children aged 5‑16 years.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding practices and protocols.
• Ability to work within a team and manage session delivery effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the holiday camp and activities for children aged 5-16 years.
• Ensure safeguarding of children and supervise all activities.
• Deliver a range of structured activities according to the daily plan.

Skills

Team Games

Creative activity planning

Child safeguarding

Activity delivery

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.

As Head of Programme you will lead the holiday camp and activities for children aged 5‑16 years, with assistance from onsite instructors. Activities follow a modular daily plan provided in advance of the holiday programme start date, with each activity aligned to one of the following pillars.

Activities

• 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 flexible; we typically operate a 4‑day working week from 4‑5 hours per day.*

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 (including 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

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.

Location

Spalding Rugby Club - New Ground,
Drain Bank,
Cowbit,
PE12 6AF

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