Camp Manager - Accommodation Available - Nationwide

Camp Manager - Accommodation Available - Nationwide

Job Type: Full Time - Temporary Contract

Dates: 14 Oct -1st Nov

Overview

Join us for an unforgettable Summer Camp experience! - Kings Camps are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Camp Managers to lead our residential teams this Summer. We’ll support you with travel and living costs, plus fully funded accommodation!

Our residential opportunities are perfect if you’re looking to get away this Summer, have a passion for working with children and leading others into providing incredible experiences for children.

As a Camp Manager, you’ll be active during the day, leading a team and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, school-holiday, Kings Camps experience. In your free time, you get to explore a new part of the UK solo or with your fellow colleagues!

Kings are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are a not-for-profit that always puts children first. When you work with us, you’re helping to promote children’s health and wellbeing, as well as into our wider vision of a world where children love being active.

In our partnership with the RNRMC, Annington Trust and the Army Welfare Service, Kings Camps run at Military Establishments, serving personnel’s children. This is an unique opportunity to enhance your skills, wider career and make an impact in these communities.

Person Specification (Ideal, but with some flexibility)

• Working hours: 8am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, during the school holidays


• 12 months’ experience working with children and young people


• Experience in a management or leadership position


• Childcare, sports or teaching related degree (or related qualification)


• Knowledge, understanding and experience of Child Protection, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate


• Organised and able to follow policy and procedure


• Vibrant, resilient, team player


• Flexible and adaptable

Why work for Kings Camps?

• Accommodation, living costs and travel subsidised.


• Earn up to £605 per week


• An unique, exciting summer camp experience!


• First-class locations – amazing facilities in universities, schools and military base establishments across the UK


• We’re a not-for-profile organisation! - Help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds.


• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within!)


• Excellent online and on-site training - we’ll also subsidise your Paediatric First Aid training


• Free enhanced DBS check.


• Deliver market-leading activity programmes

About the role

• Leading a like-minded team of coaching staff.


• Responsible for the delivery of a high-quality Kings Camps experience.


• You’ll have access to our market-leading staff training to ensure you’re well equipped for camp.


• Before the season begins, Camp Managers undertake administration and preparation responsibilities, communication with your team, planning timetables and ensuring your venue is ready.


• During season, Camp Managers are the first-point of contact for staff, children, parents, venue and our central office team.


• You’ll be the designated safeguarding lead at a venue, dealing with concerns in a timely manner, completing paperwork and risk assessments, responding to feedback, recording incidents and managing OFSTED requirements.


• Supervision responsibilities include lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, implementing our behaviour management policy. Child safety is our number one priority, and the welfare of children is paramount.


• Overseeing the use of equipment and upholding health and safety standards and procedures.


• Interact and build relationships with parents / guardians


• We’re Ofsted registered, so you’ll also be given the opportunity to see how we implement high standards in children’s care and wellbeing.

Our Safeguarding Promise

Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is central to the way we work and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating an environment where young people feel safe and can thrive.