Multi Activity Instructor Job Description
Work Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Seasonal Fixed term.
Salary: £504.76 - £588.14 salary per week (dependent on age, experience, and qualifications).
(February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2025 wage level. 2026 wage level effective from 1st April).
Reportable to: Camp Senior Team, Area Manager and Central Office
Barracudas is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff
to share this commitment and act in the best interests of children at all times. Adhering to our safeguarding policies and
procedures including safer recruitment practices, staff should play an active role in creating a supportive, safe, and
protective environment for call children and young people.
About us
Barracudas is the UK’s leading provider of children’s holiday camps, helping young people build
confidence, develop new skills, and make new friends through a wide range of activities. With 45+
camp locations across the UK, we offer exciting programmes including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Drama
and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels
supported and valued. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
Role Purpose
Multi-Activity Instructors lead specialist activities Archery & Motorsports ensuring they are
delivered safely, confidently and in line with Barracudas’ Activity Codes of Practice. They set up and
maintain specialist equipment, provide clear safety briefings, and create fun, structured sessions
that help children develop new skills. Through active supervision, positive behaviour management,
and strong organisation, they create an inclusive environment where every child can participate
safely, feel supported and enjoy their time at camp.
Key Responsibilities
1. Set up and maintain specialist activity areas, ensuring equipment is safe, fit for purpose and
prepared in line with Activity Codes of Practice.
2. Deliver high-quality specialist sessions (e.g., Archery, Motorsports), following Barracudas’
training, safety procedures, and session guidelines.
3. Provide clear safety briefings and demonstrations, ensuring children understand and follow all
rules and instructions.
4. Maintain active supervision throughout all sessions, ensuring safe behaviour, correct equipment
use and appropriate group control.
5. Complete daily and weekly safety checks, including equipment inspections, risk assessments,
and session paperwork.
6. Encourage full participation, motivating children to try new activities and supporting them to
develop confidence and new skills.
7. Work collaboratively with supporting staff, directing them appropriately to maintain safe ratios
and smooth session delivery.
8. Monitor and maintain specialist equipment, reporting damage, replacing consumables, and
ensuring safe storage.
This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. A successful applicant will be required
to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the children's barred list. Applicants are not
required to disclose convictions or cautions that are considered "protected" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions)
order 1975 (amended in 2013 & 2020). This information will not be taken into account. Guidance on protected convictions and cautions is
available from the Ministry of Justice.
