Sport, Health and Wellbeing Specialist
At the UKLC and Wycombe Abbey Summer Programme, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 11-17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.
As a Sport, Health and Wellbeing Specialist, you will lead the planning and delivery of a fun, active and safe programme. You will create an engaging environment that fosters teamwork, skill-building, and enjoyment for students of all abilities and ages.
Please note that the specialist position can be combined with the EFL Teacher role or the Activity Leader role.
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager
Opportunity for Progression: Excursion and Activity Manager.
Pre-Summer Preparation
* Attend the pre-summer online training.
* Attend the company inductions and assist with the centre set up as required.
Summer Delivery
* Deliver an engaging sport, health & wellbeing programme ensuring that the students are involved and enthusiastic.
* Prepare and deliver the programme with the support of the Excursion and Activity Manager and Course Director.
* Maintain and be responsible for all activity equipment, materials and registers.
* Ensure that all equipment and materials are in place for the start of an activity and returned at the end.
* Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC and Wycombe Abbey at all times.
* Participate in team meetings.
Teamwork and Communication
* Participate in daily team meetings to align on schedules and share feedback.
* Feedback regularly to the Excursion and Activity Manager.
* Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for the programme.
* Act as a point of contact for students, addressing any questions or concerns about the programme.
* Work with the team to maintain team and student discipline.
Feedback and Administration
* Deal quickly and effectively with student queries regarding the programme.
* Help to maintain activity noticeboards and other communication tools.
* Maintain accident and damage records.
* Complete an end-of-contract feedback report to support future programme improvements.
Safeguarding and Professionalism
* UKLC and the Wycombe Abbey team are committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures. All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
* Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook, Activity Handbook and maintaining good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
* Ensure all activities comply with health and safety standards, including completing and adhering to risk assessments.
* Maintain professionalism in all interactions with students and the team, upholding the reputation of UKLC and the Wycombe Abbey Summer Programme.
* Dress appropriately at all times.
Working Hours
You will deliver eight sessions of Leadership & Sustainability per term (2 weeks) for a total of 18 hours per fortnight. Each session will run from 2pm until 4.15pm and will include one 15-minute unpaid breaks. Teaching may take place at weekends.
Salary and Benefits
* All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
* Holiday pay added to final pay packet.
* Hourly salary of £18 (£20.12 including holiday pay)
* This is a non-residential position.
Session Breakdown
* 2:00pm – 4:15pm (including one 15-minute unpaid breaks)
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential: Experience in Personal Training and nutrition for all ages.
Desirable: Working with young people in summer schools or similar settings.
Qualifications
Essential: National Governing Body Sports qualifications and/or PGCE in Physical Education.
Essential: Certification or Degree in Personal Training and Nutrition or similar.
Desirable: At least two-year professional experience in the field.
Desirable: Lifeguard qualification.
Desirable: Relevant First Aid qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential: Knowledge of the needs of different age ranges when it comes to workouts and nutrition.
Desirable: Familiarity with sports (football, climbing, swimming, golf…)
Personal Qualities
Essential: Adaptability and flexibility.
Essential: Boundless energy and enthusiasm.
Essential: Excellent communication and motivational skills.
Essential: Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
Legal Requirements
Essential: Full right to work in the UK.
Safer Recruitment Checks
Essential: Minimum of 2 reference checks.
Essential: Enhanced DBS Check.
Essential: Overseas Police Check (if applicable).
Sample Rota: Sport, Health & Wellbeing Specialist
As a Sport, Health and Wellbeing specialist, you will work eight sessions per fortnight. A session is defined as approximately two hours in the afternoon.
This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.
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