Ultimate Survival Camp Leader Summer

Ultimate Activity; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A company specializing in outdoor education is seeking an Ultimate Survival Camp Leader for Summer camps in England. This role involves delivering outdoor adventure programmes, leading a team of instructors, and ensuring the safety and welfare of children. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of bushcraft activities. This rewarding position is perfect for those passionate about the outdoors and looking to advance their careers in education.

Benefits

Paid training programme

Subsidised CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare and/or education setting required.
• Previous leadership experience in outdoor education or childcare is preferred.
• Must have strong face-to-face customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor adventure programmes effectively.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of children on-site.
• Lead a team of Survival Instructors.

Skills

Childcare experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of bushcraft

Decision-making skills

Job description

The Details:

Title: Ultimate Survival Camp Leader
Reporting to: Ultimate Survival Programme Manager
Contract: Seasonal work available during Summer holidays.
Hours: 8am 6pm weekdays.
Additional Hours: 3 additional hours may be required on Thursday nights (6-9PM) for Campfire Cookout (site dependent). If this is required you will be paid overtime.

Summary of Position:
Survival Leaders are responsible for the successful delivery of our outdoor adventure programme Ultimate Survival. Delivering a variety of bushcraft and outdoor activities they lead from the front managing a team of Survival Instructors both inspiring and supporting them through their roles.
Survival Leaders are responsible for the welfare and safety of children on-site ensuring the camps adherence to policies and procedures and acting as a contact for key stakeholders including parents staff school representatives and Head Office. Camp Leaders are the face of our outdoor programme and are expected to uphold and maintain company values and carry out their role with the utmost professionalism.
The position of the Ultimate Survival Camp Leader is a busy but hugely rewarding and varied role where you will use your passion and experience for the outdoors to deliver an exceptional camp experience for the children in our care.
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For a full list of responsibilities and duties download the Job Description

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a childcare and/or education setting.
• A natural leader with management experience ideally within the outdoor education holiday camp or childcare sectors.
• Excellent communicator with strong face-to-face customer service skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to talk to parents and host school staff.
• Good working knowledge of bushcraft activities.
• Good decision maker able to quickly assess and make informed judgements reacting to varied situations that arise on Camp.
• Be able to attend all required Training sessions prior to starting your role.
• Someone looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the Summer looking to further their career in the childcare teaching or the outdoor education industry.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience within outdoor education with a specific focus on bushcraft.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid Qualification (12 hour).
• Hold relevant NGBs or experience in all or some of the following: Archery Bushcraft Slacklining Canoeing or Environmental studies.

Benefits:

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Subsidised CPD opportunities ranging from First Aid Courses through to Food Safety Qualifications.

About Us

Adventurers go wild during the summer holidays with our Ultimate Survival programme. Children enjoy fun and adventurous outdoor summer day camps being fully-immersed in the natural environment trying brilliant outdoor activities and games and making new friends!
The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject relevant check line with Safer Recruitment guidelines including but not limited to DBS Disclosure checks identity checks internet search employment history and reference checks and international criminal record checks where required.