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Head of Sports & Activities

Pay: Competitive rates of pay + Full board accommodation provided
Job Type: Activity staff/Resort Rep, Sports Instructor/C....
Location: United Kingdom 15 residential and two non-residential centres across the UK United Kingdom Residential
Category: Gap/Temp And Parttime/Holiday
Available from: Jun 2017
Finishes on: Aug 2017
Type of work: Full Time And Part Time, Indoor & Outdoor , Evening Work, Daytime Work
Job reference: E02421876
Education, Sports 2017-03-20 2017-06-13

Job Description

Job title: Head of Sports & Activities (HSA)

Reports to: Centre Director (CD)

Location: 15 residential and 2 non-residential centres across the UK

Contract and remuneration:

  1. 4 weeks with a possible extension
  2. 48 hours a week
  3. Full board and accommodation provided free of charge for all residential staff

Job overview:

The HSA’s key responsibility is the implementation, smooth running, administration and ultimately successful delivery of all aspects of the Summer School Recreational Programme (day time activities, evening entertainment and excursions). The role is a Senior Management position therefore the HSA is expected to fulfil a demanding workload.

Job tasks:

  • Create and Implement a high quality activity and excursion programme
  • Manage, train and regularly observe all activity staff, completing appraisals and performance reviews at the end of their contracts
  • Lead daily team meetings with all activity staff to get feedback on activity sessions and excursion programmes, and to find out whether there are any concerns about any students
  • With assistance from Senior Activity Leaders (SALs) effectively plan and deliver all day-to-day activities, ensuring that all staff are prepared and present for activity sessions
  • Use customer feedback to develop new ideas and ensure that high standards are being met for both activities and excursions
  • Ensure all activities are advertised and promoted and that notice boards and posters are updated and presentable
  • Attend Centre Management and Group Leader meetings as necessary
  • Liaise with the CD on the stock of activity material, centre-hired items and the return of all unused stock
  • Assist the CD to set up and close the centre and assist with the day-to-day running of the centre
  • Help ensure that Ardmore Language School’s Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times
  • Write a full job specific report at the end of the course

Person specification:

Essential

Desirable

Age

18 or over

Criminal Check

Enhanced DBS or CRB certificate

Education/training/

qualifications

None

Experience of managing teams in summer school environment

First Aid certificate

Safeguarding Children Level 1 certificate

Experience

Experience of working is an EFL summer school environment

Proficient at using Excel, etc.

Previous experience working with children

Experience of organising an activity programme and/or events programme

Personal attributes

Ability to ‘think on your feet’ and adapt to changes quickly

Smart appearance, enthusiastic team player

Enthusiasm and ability to motivate a team of activity staff and students

Skills and abilities

Excellent communication skills and proficient in English language

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work in high pressure environment

Proven leadership skills

Other

Eligible to live and work in the UK

Qualifications

  • Due to the natural of this role involving working with children, applicants must be over 18, please confirm
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