Work as a Activity Leader in South East London
Kings Young Learners is looking for dynamic , vibrant and keen people to join our summer team!
The main role of the Activity Leader is to organize, supervise and lead the social, sport and excursion programme for international students. All activity leaders are also expected to do some residential duties, including wake up calls, meal and bedtime duties as scheduled.
Airport duty might be occasionally required, depending on location.
Activity Leaders work a 6-day week on a rotation basis with a full day off. Working hours on any given working day may vary due to operational needs, thus a good degree of flexibility is required.
You will be expected to work any of the 5 sessions per day (two sessions being a morning, two in the afternoon and one in the evening). A half-day excursion usually covers two sessions whilst a full-day 4-5 sessions, depending on the destination.
Activity Leaders are contracted for a total of 47 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Create, plan and deliver a wide range of sporting, social and interest-based activities.
Engage with students by: creating a fun activity environment , mixing well with them during activities, creating conversations, being vigilant to include those who are more reticent, ensuring they are fully aware of the procedures, rules of the activity and that they are enjoying participating.
To lead and supervise off site excursions including offering commentary
Regular assistance with control of discipline, observance of timekeeping, etc. both at night-time and mealtimes
To assist with meeting and greeting/checking in students on arrival and helping with the departure process
To promote activities to students and engage them, as well as prepare activities as directed
Constant vigilance regarding student well-being, homesickness, isolation, bullying, etc.
Actively contribute to Kings social media
To ensure Kings policy on child safeguarding and student welfare is followed.
Attendance at regular staff meetings
Any other duties as directed by your Line Manager
Person Specification
Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo a background check.
All staff must be over the age of 18 and be eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
University degree completed or in progress
Interest and ability in one or, preferably, more of the following: sports, drama, music, dance, arts and crafts
Previous experience of working with children/teenagers
Energy, enthusiasm, empathy and patience with teenagers
Ability to lead and to meaningfully engage with a group of students on and off campus
Flexibility and adaptability in regard to working hours and duties
Punctuality
Can-do attitude
Desirable attributes include:
Previous junior summer camp/centre experience
Recognized sports/coaching qualifications.
Teaching/coaching experience, preferably with young learners
Valid clean driving license
Current first aid certificate
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