We are recruiting for a fixed-term Activities Manager to run the activities programme for our international summer school, taking place at the University of Salford from June to August 2025. This is a residential position, with all food and accommodation provided free of charge.
The Activities Manager will have a good awareness of the operation of a summer school and be able and willing to address situations or problems as and when they arise. They will manage the activity programme including the staff, excursions, and activities both on-site and off-site. They will deputise for the Centre Manager where necessary.
The role includes:
1. Create and lead the activity programme
2. Excursion planning and budget control
3. Deal with cash/credit card payments
4. Ensure activities are set up and implemented to a high standard
5. Brief activity staff on all aspects of their responsibilities, including detailed briefings in advance of each activity, excursion or transfer
6. Ensure the activity team have the information and equipment they need in order to perform their roles well, including cultural information for excursions and important health and safety information (eg risk assessment conclusions)
7. Organise excursions by making reservations, liaising with coach companies, organising students into groups
8. Create the weekly staff rota using the online scheduling system
9. Disseminate the weekly activity programme to students and staff by using the student app and through other channels
10. Use the NCG CRM system, Fidelo, to keep track of student arrivals and departures and agent requests, among others
11. Seek feedback from staff, students and Group Leaders on the leisure programme, putting strategies in place to constantly improve the team’s delivery
12. Be involved in the training of new staff
13. Maintain and safety check equipment and/or resources
14. Carry out activity observations and appraisals for all Activity Leaders
15. Liaise with host institution regarding spaces booked for activities
16. Assist with both arrival and departure airport transfers
17. Deal with and be responsible for the individual welfare needs of every student in the summer school
18. Assist students where necessary in being on time for meals, transport arrangements and all planned activities, including supervising students at meal times
19. Take the emergency phone overnight on a rota basis with other Management staff
20. Provide feedback and a report at the end of summer school
21. Undertake any other duties to assist in the day-to-day running of the summer school
Requirements:
1. Previous summer school experience as an Activity Leader, and preferably in a management capacity
2. Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills
3. Problem solving and the ability to think on your feet
4. The ability to line manage and create a team of up to 15 Activity Leaders
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
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