Activity Coordinator in Oxford

Join to apply for the Activity Coordinator role at Oxford Summer Courses. About Oxford Summer Courses: Founded by school friends and Oxford graduates, Oxford Summer Courses is part of the Summer Discovery Group. We are driven by a singular vision: to inspire and nurture independent thought through world-class education. As a certified B Corp, we are also committed to making a positive social and environmental impact. Our students aged 9-24 explore their passions, challenge their thinking, and immerse themselves in academic traditions across multiple prestigious locations in Oxford, Cambridge and top boarding schools. We believe that education should be as unique as the student. That’s why we offer a fully tailored learning experience with no rigid syllabus. Instead, our tutors adapt each course to the specific interests and goals of the students attending.

About the role: Create a lasting impact as you guide students through activities, excursions, and daily life, promoting a safe and positive experience. As an Activity Coordinator, you’ll lead a team of Activity Leaders to deliver exciting, safe, and memorable experiences. From high-energy games to inspiring excursions, you’ll bring creativity, confidence, and spark to every moment.

Dates: Course dates between the start of July and mid-August 2026.

Pay details: £812.51 per week (£725 weekly pay + accrued holiday pay, paid in the final payroll).

Additional Benefits:

• Accommodation and selected meals included
• Paid training
• Enhanced DBS provided (if required)

Working pattern: Saturday to Saturday, up to 55 hours per week on a shift pattern with overnight duties. 1 day off per week.

Main duties:

• Activity planning and delivery: Support centre management on site in delivering the social and cultural programme, including excursions, day trips and restaurant meals.
• Excursions: Contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate day trips with enrichment activities that inspire curiosity and participation.
• Programme oversight: Contribute and follow the daily activity schedule, including evening and recreational sessions, ensuring a fun, balanced, and well-run timetable.
• People coordination: Manage the performance and behaviour of Activity Leaders and coordinate student conduct by encouraging participation and using clear, respectful communication to set expectations.
• Quality assurance: Oversee and actively engage in activities ensuring each experience and activity is enriching, well-run, and fun.
• Team culture: Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative working environment across all teams on site.
• Pastoral care: Promote student wellbeing through positive supervision, communication, and teamwork with the Welfare Team.
• Residential duties: Perform residential duties including morning registrations, meal time supervision, curfew checks and overnight phone duty.

About you: You’re organised and proactive, guiding students with a firm yet friendly approach to ensure discipline and a positive experience. Passionate about student development, you handle administrative tasks seamlessly while driving engagement across the course.

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people in a residential setting.
• Clear evidence of excellent communication skills and an ability to lead a team and a diverse group of students.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures in a residential or educational setting.
• Experience planning and leading activities to a set budget.
• Familiarity with Oxford and/or Cambridge.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services

Legal/EEO statement: Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, and references are requested and, where appropriate, validated. Only successful applicants will be contacted. This advert does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates are assessed solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the role. Reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible documents or interview modifications, are welcomed and should be communicated to the recruitment team.