Senior Activities Leader

British Summer School Limited; Ashurst Wood, Turners Hill, Oundle; On-site; GBP 3,055,833 - 3,811,208; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Ashurst Wood is seeking an Activities Leader to assist the Activities Manager in running a seamless activities program for students. The role requires strong leadership and team skills, along with previous summer school experience. Compensation is competitive, with total weekly pay being £754.62, and a small accommodation deduction for residential staff.

Qualifications

• Previous Summer School experience is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching responsibilities and ensure student attendance.
• Lead activities and guide the Activities Leaders.
• Plan and deliver excursions following company procedures.
• Ensure safety and enjoyment of students during activities.

Skills

Responsible and hard-working with strong team working skills

Ability to motivate children and young adults of all levels

Strong leadership skills

Good communication skills with people at all levels

Education

Studying sports coaching, teaching, arts, or drama degree

First Aid qualifications

NPLQ (Lifeguarding Qualifications)

Level 1 or higher qualification in sports, drama or art

Job description

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

To carry out coaching responsibilities and ensure that registers are correct and all students are present.

To assist the Activities Manager in leading a team of Activities Leaders and to provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure they are planning and delivering the programme at an acceptably high level. This includes ensuring sessions are being delivered with the relevant age group in mind and are appropriate in speed and clear and concise English for students to continue learning English outside of the classroom.

To ensure that all aspects of the activities programme are delivered diligently and safely. Session plans need to be checked, sessions observed, and student participation, integration and session enjoyment ensured. Session content is not pre-set by BSS to suit staff experience and knowledge. Sessions should be progressive and tailored to meet the learning needs and goals of the students.

To contribute to the professional development of Activities Leaders by carrying out session observations as well as formal staff appraisals.

To help plan, organise and deliver excursions that are in line with the BSS advertised excursion framework. BSS excursion procedures must be adhered to, to always ensure student’s enjoyment and safety.

To update the database with the daily student activity choices and to ensure registers are up to date, correct and completed.

To ensure appropriate transport arrangements are in place for any excursions, student groups have been organised and a staff member assigned to each group.

To ensure risk assessments are in place, up to date and read by all appropriate staff. Where suitable risk assessments are not in place, new ones must be approved by the Centre Manager or Head Office before carrying out the new activities in question.

To liaise with any external suppliers, if required.

To take responsibility for the safety, welfare, and behaviour, including discipline, of all students during the activity programme time.

To assist with any pastoral duties which may include break, mealtime supervision and or bedtime duties.

To lead staff meetings when the activities manager is unavailable, ensuring all the activities team are aware of their daily duties and any other important information which is required for staff to know.

As directed by one of the management team, to capture footage using a British Summer School device (videography and photography) of lessons, activities, evening entertainment and excursions that can be used for our social media channels.

To help ensure that the centre is set up effectively and packed away as required by the Head Office team.

Key Skills

• Responsible and hard-working with strong team working skills.
• Previous Summer School experience is essential.
• Able to motivate children and young adults of all levels.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to set high standards.
• Enthusiastic and friendly and willing to get involved in all aspects of camp.
• Good communication skills with people at all levels.

Qualifications

• Studying sports coaching, teaching, arts, or drama degree is preferred.
• First Aid qualifications are welcomed.
• NPLQ (Lifeguarding Qualifications) are welcomed.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Level 1 or higher qualification in sports, drama or art is desirable but not a pre-requisite.

Key Information

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist the activities manager in enabling a seamless, engaging, and well-run activities programme, and to provide the activities leaders with support throughout their time with BSS.

REPORTING TO: Activities Manager

Afternoon Shift; 13.30 pm – 21.00 pm

Weekends will be longer due to excursions or transfers.

Above are typical Hours Only. These will vary according to each centre and the needs of the Summer School

Total weekly pay £754.62 (Including Holiday Pay)

Accommodation Deduction: An accommodation deduction of £74.62 will be deducted for those staff that are residential.

LOCATION: One of the below;

Worth, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SD

Oundle, New Street, Oundle, PE8 4GH

Uppingham, High Street West, Oakham, LE15 9QE