Camp Director

5 hours ago

Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom Kings Camps Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Camp Manager to lead our team of coaching staff in delivering a high-quality, school-holiday, Kings Camps experience. As the first-point of contact for staff, children, parents, and our central office team, you will be responsible for ensuring children aged 5 to 17 are active, having fun, and learning together.

As a Camp Manager, you will be responsible for the administration and preparation of the camp, communication with your team, planning timetables, and ensuring the venue is ready for the season. During the season, you will be onsite from 8am to 5:30pm, dealing with concerns, completing paperwork, and responding to feedback.

Child safety is our number one priority, and the welfare of children is paramount. You will be responsible for supervision during lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, implementing our behaviour management policy, overseeing the use of equipment, and upholding health and safety standards and procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you share our commitment to safeguarding, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of coaching staff in delivering a high-quality, school-holiday, Kings Camps experience
  • Ensure children aged 5 to 17 are active, having fun, and learning together
  • Administer and prepare the camp, including communication with your team and planning timetables
  • Ensure the venue is ready for the season
  • Deal with concerns, complete paperwork, and respond to feedback during the season
  • Supervise children during lunch, morning and afternoon breaks
  • Implement our behaviour management policy
  • Oversee the use of equipment and uphold health and safety standards and procedures
Requirements
  • Available between 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 and experience of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate
  • Safeguarding experience and understanding
  • Organised and able to follow policy and procedure
  • Vibrant, resilient, team player
  • Flexible and adaptable