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Course Leader - Oxford

Employer
Ultimate Activity
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary
£310.58 to £464 per week, plus holiday pay
Closing date
29 Dec 2018

Job Details

Course Leader - Oxford

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Summary of Position:

The role of Course Leader is to oversee the effective running of our Ultimate Survival Courses. Along with your team of Course Instructors, you will deliver outstanding theatre based, structured outdoor education activities and workshops to groups of children on our Ultimate Survival Courses.

You will be expected to guide groups of children aged between 7 and 14 years through week-long courses, with the emphasis being on fun, excitement, teamwork, and skill building. Taking overall responsibility for the course, you will ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to, ensuring child welfare is maintained at all times, and acting as the main point of contact for children, parents and head office.

Roles include accommodation (camping) either on or near the venue.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Directly manage a team of instructors selected for you, to ensure they deliver the quality of care and standard of outdoor education activities expected at Ultimate Survival Camps.
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to on camp, and implement new procedures to ensure the camp is a safe environment for staff and children, promoting their welfare
  • Monitor staff and support staff development
  • Liaising with Head Office regarding escalated issues, updates and queries
  • Act as a point of contact for parents on camp, in person and on the phone, including feeding back any issues arising on camp.
  • Manage all administrative duties on camp, including Sign-in and out procedures, registration, staff rotas etc.
  • Prepare and deliver activities for children aged 7-14, focusing on participation, development, safety and enjoyment.
  • Encourage participation through enthusiasm and energy in scenarios and role play.
  • Manage the setup of The Ultimate Survival Camp by leading a Camp Induction Day, and pack down the site at the end of the season.
  • Take a pastoral role on camp, supporting and caring for children throughout the week
  • Manage challenges that come with running an outdoor programme for children
  • Supervision of children outside of activity times.
  • At all times behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of Ultimate Survival Camps.
  • Live up to the company promise of ‘Inspiring Children Every Day’ throughout your employment
  • Show the required energy, enthusiasm and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Survival Camps and behaving as a suitable role model for children.
  • Other ad-hoc duties (cleaning, equipment maintenance/ordering etc.)

Essential Requirements:

  • Strong leadership and management skills, able to confidently motivate and manage staff, leading by example
  • Strong knowledge and experience within the field of outdoor education and outdoor recreation
  • Excellent communicator, with confident face-to-face customer service skills and experience
  • Relevant university degree or equivalent experience
  • Hold relevant NGBs or experience in all or some of the following: Canoeing, Archery, Quad Biking, Bush craft and environmental studies
  • Previous experience within outdoor education (Bush craft specific) and significant experience working with children in an outdoor setting
  • Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with, and developing children through adventurous activities
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges
  • Someone looking for a challenging, different, but hugely rewarding and enjoyable holiday job and the opportunity to progress in the Outdoor Education, Adventure and Childcare industries

Desirable Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar setting, ideally in a senior or managerial role
  • Current outdoor or paediatric first aid qualification

Further Info:

  • Contract: Seasonal work available in School Holidays (May Half Term and Summer only)
  • Hours: 8am – 6pm week days. Full time or part time roles available. One overnight shift per week required
  • Accommodation: Camping accommodation available onsite or nearby

Company

The name says it all! We pride ourselves on being the best provider of activity camps in the UK. But here are a few reasons why...

• Best provider of activity-based holiday childcare for 4 to 14 year olds

• High Pay Rates we pay our staff the highest rates in the industry!

• Work in a fun and rewarding environment There really is no better holiday job!

• Work in the UKs best schools Immerse yourself in schools with the UK's best facilities and grounds

• Make friends for life with your team of fun and enthusiastic colleagues

• And so much more!

Company info
Website
Mini-site
Ultimate Activity
Telephone
01865582949
Location
Compass House
1 Farmoor Court
Farmoor
Oxfordshire
OX2 9LU
GB

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