Camp Director

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Camp Manager to lead our team of coaching staff in delivering a high-quality, school-holiday experience for children aged 5 to 17. As the first-point of contact for staff, children, parents, and our central office team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our camps, maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants, and upholding our high standards of child care and wellbeing.

As a Camp Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of coaching staff to deliver a high-quality, school-holiday experience for children aged 5 to 17
• Ensuring the smooth operation of our camps, including administration, preparation, and communication with staff and parents
• Maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants, including supervision of children during lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, and implementation of our behaviour management policy
• Upholding our high standards of child care and wellbeing, including child safety, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Working closely with our Regional Manager and central office team to ensure the success of our camps

We are looking for someone with:

• 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 and experience of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Safeguarding experience and understanding
• Organised and able to follow policy and procedure
• Vibrant, resilient, and a team player
• Flexible and adaptable

We offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £605 per week
• Free enhanced DBS check and Kings Camps uniform
• Opportunity to gain a funded paediatric first aid qualification
• Opportunity to interact and build relationships with parents/guardians
• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings
• Deliver market-leading activity programmes with a great range of equipment and activities
• Excellent locations – some of the best universities and schools in the UK
• Market-leading online and on-site training
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds

About us

Kings Camps are a market-leading not-for-profit organisation offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, getting children and young people active, having fun and learning together. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.