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- Reporting to: Ultimate Survival Programme Manager
- Contract: Seasonal work available during Summer holidays.
- Hours: 8am – 6pm weekdays. Additional Hours: 3 additional hours may be required on Thursday nights (6-9PM) for Campfire Cookout (site dependent). If this is required, you will be paid overtime.
Summary of Position:
Survival Leaders are responsible for the successful delivery of our outdoor adventure programme, Ultimate Survival. Delivering a variety of bushcraft and outdoor activities, they lead from the front, managing a team of Survival Instructors, both inspiring and supporting them through their roles. Survival Leaders are responsible for the welfare and safety of children on-site, ensuring the camps’ adherence to policies and procedures, and acting as a contact for key stakeholders including parents, staff, school representatives and Head Office. Camp Leaders are the face of our outdoor programme, and are expected to uphold and maintain company values and carry out their role with the utmost professionalism. The position of the Ultimate Survival Camp Leader is a busy, but hugely rewarding and varied role, where you will use your passion and experience for the outdoors to deliver an exceptional camp experience for the children in our care. Bring your skills. Leave with more.
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Extensive experience in a childcare and/or education setting.
- A natural leader with management experience, ideally within the outdoor education, holiday camp, or childcare sectors.
- Excellent communicator, with strong face-to-face customer service skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to talk to parents and host school staff.
- Good working knowledge of bushcraft activities.
- Good decision maker, able to quickly assess and make informed judgements, reacting to varied situations that arise on Camp.
- Be able to attend all required Training sessions prior to starting your role.
- Someone looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the Summer, looking to further their career in the childcare, teaching, or the outdoor education industry.
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience within outdoor education, with a specific focus on bushcraft.
- Hold a Paediatric First Aid Qualification (12 hour).
- Hold relevant NGBs or experience in all or some of the following: Archery, Bushcraft, Slacklining, Canoeing or Environmental studies.
Benefits:
- Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
- Subsidised CPD opportunities, ranging from First Aid Courses through to Food Safety Qualifications.
About Us
What Makes us Ultimate?
Adventurers go wild during the summer holidays with our Ultimate Survival programme. Children enjoy fun and adventurous outdoor summer day camps, being fully-immersed in the natural environment, trying brilliant outdoor activities and games, and making new friends!
The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.
Contact Detail:
Ultimate Activity Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace Ultimate Survival Camp Leader - Summer in Oxford
How to prepare for a job interview at Ultimate Activity
✨Know Your Outdoor Stuff
Make sure you brush up on your bushcraft knowledge and any relevant outdoor activities. Be ready to discuss your experience with things like archery, canoeing, or environmental studies. Showing your passion for the outdoors will definitely impress the interviewers!
✨Showcase Your Leadership Skills
As a Camp Leader, you'll need to inspire and manage a team. Prepare examples of how you've successfully led a group in the past, especially in childcare or outdoor settings. Highlight your ability to make quick decisions and keep everyone safe and engaged.
✨Communicate Like a Pro
Since you'll be interacting with parents and school staff, practice your communication skills. Think about how you can convey important information clearly and confidently. Role-playing common scenarios can help you feel more prepared and relaxed during the interview.
✨Emphasise Your Commitment to Safety
Safety is key in this role, so be ready to discuss how you prioritise the welfare of children. Familiarise yourself with safeguarding policies and be prepared to share your approach to ensuring a safe and fun environment for all campers.