Assistant Camp Manager - Summer - Chigwell, Essex

The Assistant Camp Manager supports the Camp Manager in the leadership, organisation, and daily running of the camp. They help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality activities, maintain strong safeguarding and Health & Safety standards, and provide guidance and support to staff. Through effective communication, teamwork and proactive problem-solving, the Assistant Camp Manager contributes to smooth operations, positive relationships with families and a safe, engaging environment for every child.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or deliver Induction Training and assist with Set Up Days to ensure camp is fully prepared.
• Assist the Camp Manager with daily operational tasks, including site tours, equipment checks, stock control, financial records, and general organisation.
• Oversee the Camp Administrator and delegate appropriate tasks to ensure efficient completion.
• Act as a deputy management figure for staff, parents, guardians, and children.
• Ensure base rooms and activity spaces are tidy, hazard-free and well-organised.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Report child protection concerns to the Designated Person at Central Office.
• Ensure staff are aware of children's medical, dietary, and additional needs, supporting reasonable adjustments where required.
• Oversee the safe administration of medication, ensuring EI forms and documentation are completed accurately.

Health & Safety

• Enforce Health & Safety procedures, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Be proactive and diligent in identifying and addressing safety concerns.
• Complete required paperwork, including high-risk activity forms and daily checks.

Staff Support & Development

• Support staff in sessions when needed, ensuring high standards of supervision and delivery.
• Assist with staff management and communication throughout the day.
• Contribute to end-of-season performance evaluations for staff members.

Parent & Stakeholder Communication

• Liaise professionally with parents and guardians, addressing queries and concerns.
• Provide updates to Area Managers and Central Office as required.

Admin & Other

• Maintain accurate administrative records in line with Barracudas procedures.
• Prepare for Induction Training using relevant manuals and resources.
• Coordinate end-of-camp pack-up, ensuring the site is left clean, organised, and secure.
• Support additional camp activities, including Skills Builder sessions (where required) and swimming sessions – you'll need to bring swimwear, and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp.
• Carry out additional duties as required in line with camp needs and organisational objectives.

Essentials

• Experience working in childcare, education, holiday camps, or similar settings.
• Confident supporting a team and assisting with daily operations.
• Ability to manage safeguarding, behaviour and welfare concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Desirables

• Experience supervising or supporting staff.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Experience delivering or supporting activity programmes.
• Safeguarding training or certificate.
• Experience working with Health & Safety procedures in a childcare or activity setting.

Employment in this role is subject to completing all pre-employment requirements, including being aged 18 or over by the start date, providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK, supplying satisfactory references, and holding or obtaining an Enhanced DBS check. All Senior staff must complete mandatory training, including online modules, an in-person Induction Training Day and any additional role-specific briefings delivered by Head Office.

Salary: £572.40 - £718.65 per week (dependent on age, experience, and qualifications and camp size).