Holiday Camp Manager
Multiple Locations Across Surrey and South West London | October Half Term | Further Holiday Work Available
Lead a Team. Inspire Children. Deliver an Outstanding Camp.
Are you a teacher, education professional or experienced leader who knows how to motivate a team and bring out the best in children?
Lazer Lions is looking for confident and capable Holiday Camp Managers to lead our camps during the October half term, with opportunities for further work during future school holidays.
This is a hands-on leadership role with overall responsibility for the safe, organised and enjoyable running of a camp. You will lead from the front, support your team and help create an environment in which children feel safe, included and excited to take part.
Qualified teachers and experienced education professionals are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applicants with strong leadership backgrounds in childcare, sports coaching, youth work, performing arts or children’s activity programmes.
About Lazer Lions
Lazer Lions, part of Lion Pack Entertainment, provides holiday camps, after-school clubs, children’s parties and events across Surrey and South West London.
Our camps give children aged 4–13 the opportunity to enjoy an exciting range of activities, including:
- Laser Tag and Nerf games
- Zorbing and giant inflatables
- Multisports and team challenges
- Arts and crafts
- Circus skills
- Arcades and interactive games
- Themed activity days
We have built an excellent reputation for providing welcoming, action-packed camps where children can make friends, develop confidence and enjoy new experiences.
About the Role
As Holiday Camp Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of one of our camp locations.
You will:
- Lead, motivate and support a team of Activity Leaders and Assistants
- Run daily staff briefings and communicate clear expectations
- Organise staff deployment, activity schedules and break cover
- Ensure activities are engaging, inclusive and delivered safely
- Oversee registration, collection and the secure handover of children
- Maintain accurate registers, incident records and other required paperwork
- Ensure appropriate supervision and staff-to-child ratios are maintained
- Monitor the condition and safe use of equipment
- Manage children’s behaviour positively and consistently
- Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns
- Act as the main point of contact for parents and carers at the camp
- Work closely with the wider management team to resolve issues and maintain high standards
Although you will manage the overall operation, this is not a desk-based position. You must be visible, approachable and willing to step in wherever your team needs support.
What We’re Looking ForEssential
- Experience working with children in education, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, holiday camps or a similar setting
- Strong leadership skills and the confidence to take responsibility for a busy camp
- The ability to motivate, organise and support a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm and practical approach to solving problems
- Good judgement and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure
- A clear understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities
- High standards of reliability, organisation and professionalism
- A genuine commitment to giving children a safe and enjoyable experience
Leadership experience may come from managing employees, leading a classroom or department, supervising support staff, running a sports team or managing a children’s programme.
Desirable
- Qualified Teacher Status or another relevant education or childcare qualification
- Experience as a teacher, school leader, teaching assistant, childcare manager, sports coach or youth-programme leader
- Previous experience managing a holiday camp or large children’s activity programme
- Current safeguarding training
- A current paediatric first aid qualification
- Experience supporting children with additional needs
- A driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Our Ideal Camp Manager
You will be:
- Positive and solutions-focused
- Confident leading both adults and children
- Highly organised and dependable
- Proactive rather than reactive
- Comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility
- Supportive while still holding people accountable
- An excellent role model for staff and children
- Committed to safeguarding and high-quality childcare
- Energetic, approachable and willing to lead from the front
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Full induction and training in our activities, equipment and procedures
- Support from our experienced operations and management team
- Opportunities to work during future school holidays
- The chance to use and develop your leadership skills in a fun, active environment
- Opportunities for progression as Lazer Lions continues to grow
- The satisfaction of creating memorable experiences for children and families
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining:
- Your experience of working with children
- Your leadership or management experience
- Why you would make a strong Lazer Lions Camp Manager
- Your availability during October half term
- Which locations across Surrey and South West London you can travel to
Safer Recruitment
Lazer Lions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete our safer recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and safeguarding training.
Pay: £150.00-£200.00 per day
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
