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Activity Leader - Summer - Harlow, Essex, Harlow
Client: Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Location: Harlow, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 9211a3e88f1d
Job Views: 3
Posted: 24.03.2025
Expiry Date: 08.05.2025
Job Description:
Hours of work: 08:30 – 17:30
Salary: £412.00 – £559.17 salary per week depending on age, internal/external experience, and qualifications.
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 expects 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, which is confirmed to you through your Recruiter/Camp Manager each week. While the contract is based on a minimum of 4 days, there could still be a requirement to work the full 5 days depending on the booking numbers and staffing requirements.
You will receive these notifications towards the end of each week. The allocated day off will likely differ each week. If you need a particular day off, this needs to be authorized ahead of camp.
*Easter and May half term contracts will be based on 3-day weeks.
ACTIVITY LEADER DUTIES
* Assist with the set up and maintain a suitable base room area that is inviting for the children whilst ensuring it is kept tidy and all equipment is packed away.
* Follow policies and procedures to ensure the children in your care will have fun in a safe environment.
* Follow the prepared activity timetable each day to deliver the variety of activity sessions that Barracudas promise.
* Work with the wider staff team to deliver sessions.
* Ensure that the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day, including breaks and lunch times.
* Use the resources available 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 on camp.
* Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding.
* Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your sessions.
REQUIREMENTS
* Have experience or qualifications working with children.
* Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract.
* Be eligible to work in the UK.
* Provide satisfactory professional/academic references.
* Be enthusiastic, caring, and organized with excellent communication skills.
* Be 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 you’re new to Barracudas (See Staffroom for dates).
* 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 its Health and Safety obligations.
* Organize and deliver activities appropriate for the children in your care.
* Encourage the children to take part in new activities.
* Ensure the children under your supervision behave in a safe manner.
* Follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures.
* Be a positive role model to the children in your care.
* Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Senior Team or a Designated Person at the Central Office.
* Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the requirements of children in your group.
* Pending staff availability, you may be required to deliver Skills Builder sessions.
* All staff may be required to support a swimming session.
* The above is not an exhaustive list of duties.
Barracudas are committed to equal opportunities in employment and this post does require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers.
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