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Activity Leader - Summer - Long Road, Cambridge, Cambridge
Client: Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b83eb411ab67
Job Views: 3
Posted: 18.03.2025
Expiry Date: 02.05.2025
Job Description:
Activity Leader - Summer - Long Road, Cambridge
Hours of work: 08:30 – 17:30
Salary: £412.00 – £559.17 per week depending on age, internal/external experience, and qualifications. (February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2023 wage level. 2024 wage level effective from 1st April.)
Reportable to: Camp Senior Team, Area Manager and Central Office
Barracudas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Activity Leader contracts are based on a minimum of 4 days per week. You will have an allocated day off each week, confirmed by your Recruiter/Camp Manager. While the contract is based on a minimum of 4 days, there may be a requirement to work the full 5 days depending on booking numbers and staffing requirements.
*Easter and May half term contracts will be based on 3-day weeks due to bank holidays.
ACTIVITY LEADER DUTIES
* Assist with the set up and maintain a suitable base room area that is inviting for the children while ensuring it is kept tidy and all equipment is packed away.
* Follow policies and procedures to ensure the children in your care have fun in a safe environment.
* Follow the prepared activity timetable each day to deliver the variety of activity sessions that Barracudas promises.
* Work with the wider staff team to deliver sessions.
* Ensure the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day.
* Use available resources to plan and deliver a variety of age-appropriate activities.
* Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group.
* Get to know the children in your group as individuals and incorporate their interests into their day at camp.
* Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding.
* Ensure the safe use of equipment during your sessions and that it is packed away appropriately.
REQUIREMENTS
* Experience or qualifications working with children.
* Aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
* Provide satisfactory professional/academic references.
* Enthusiastic, caring, and organized with excellent communication skills.
* Able to adapt to effectively deal with unpredictable challenges within a childcare setting.
* Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
* Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if new to Barracudas.
* Complete Online Training annually.
* Attend Induction Training Day ahead of your first working season.
* Assist with pack up at the end of camp.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that the company fulfills all Health and Safety obligations.
* Organize and deliver appropriate activities for the children in your care.
* Encourage participation in new activities as directed on the timetable.
* Ensure children behave safely and know their whereabouts.
* Follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures.
* Be a positive role model by promoting a healthy lifestyle.
* Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Senior Team.
* Make reasonable adjustments for children with additional needs.
* Deliver Skills Builder sessions if required.
* Support swimming sessions as needed.
Barracudas is committed to equal opportunities in employment, and this post does require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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