Camp Manager - Summer - Plymouth Devonport

Overview

Camp Managers are our on-site representatives with the responsibility for the delivery of a safe, high-quality, school-holiday Kings Camps experience for children aged 5 to 17. Reporting to the Regional Manager, Camp Managers lead a team of coaching staff, acting as the first point of contact for children, parents and our host venue. Camp Managers are on-site safeguarding representatives and work with our Head Office Team for support or escalation. You\\\’ll implement policies and ensure these are fairly and consistently followed, communicating openly with all parties in a calm and timely manner. Child welfare and safety is our number one priority, so you\\\’ll actively mitigate risk, dealing swiftly with any concerns, accidents or incidents that arise. You\\\’ll set the standard and ensure you and your team are prepped and ready to go, planning timetables, information sharing and working with your coaching team on their own performance and development. You\\\’ll also be actively involved in the tone and culture of your camp, interacting with children, injecting energy, fun and passion into the programme and showcasing your Kings Factor to all other camps in your region!

Working hours: Between Monday and Friday, 8am-5:30pm, hours vary dependent upon the ages and numbers of children attending.

Responsibilities

• Availability: Ideally available for the full season (Mon-Fri, 8am-5:30pm) with the exception of summer, where a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks is requested.
• Lead a team of coaching staff and act as the main point of contact for children, parents and host venues.
• Safeguarding: act as the on-site safeguarding representative and work with Head Office for support or escalation.
• Policy implementation: ensure policies are fairly and consistently followed, with clear communication to all parties.
• Risk management: actively mitigate risk, and deal swiftly with concerns, accidents or incidents.
• Planning and development: plan timetables, information sharing and support your coaching team\\\’s performance and development.
• Culture and engagement: contribute to the tone and culture of the camp, engaging children with energy, fun and passion.
• Kings Factor: demonstrate the Kings spirit and share learnings across camps in the region.

Qualifications

• 2+ years\\\’ experience working with children aged 5-17.
• At least 12 months\\\’ experience in a management or leadership position, in childcare, sports or teaching-related field (or related qualification).
• Paediatric First Aid trained (or willing to train).
• Must be eligible to work in the UK; knowledge and experience of child protection, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate.
• Safeguarding experience and understanding.
• Vibrant, resilient, team player; flexible and adaptable.

Benefits and Company Information

• Funded residential opportunities
• Employee Awards Programme
• Up to 60% off Paediatric First Aid training
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings or wider family (5-17yrs)
• Excellent locations – some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK
• Market leading training and development
• Fully funded disclosure for managerial positions
• Career development and the potential of regular employment with Kings (we always promote from within)
• Opportunity to help making a difference in the lives of children from all backgrounds
• Free Kings Camps uniform
• Kings Camps is a not-for-profit organisation offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, delivering activities for children and young people during school holidays.