ROLE AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY.
Job Overview
At Next Level Camps, our Activity Instructors will be working with our main campers (Aged 6-14). As an activity instructor, you are expected to follow the daily timetable and lead the sessions and activities as planned for the campers; from leading STEAM workshops to sports and arts and crafts. The position requires a passion for childcare, creativity and a commitment to providing a safe and supportive space for our campers. You are responsible for the safeguarding of children on camp at all times, adhering to all camp procedures and policies.
Duties
- Supervise the campers at all times
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with parents, carers and guardians
- Follow the planned daily timetable and lead all sessions for your group
- Ensure the safety, safeguarding and well-being of children
- Understand and support the cognitive, physical and social development of young children
- Facilitate interactive and play-based learning experiences, encouraging children to explore and express themselves
- Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and accommodates the needs of all children
- Using the NLC paperwork, keep accurate records of children’s development, achievements, and any incidents, as required by regulations and policies
- Adhere to all camp policies and procedures, including safeguarding, data protection and behaviour management
- Collaborate with all members of the team and help wherever necessary and reasonable, to contribute to the overall success of camp, including ad-hoc duties such as cleaning and tidying
- Engage with the NLC staff ‘non-negotiables’ and behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the company throughout your employment
- Attend all staff induction and training days. Completing all necessary training both online and in person, ahead of the start of camp.
Essential Requirements:
- Aged 17 years or older
- Available to work during the school holidays
- Enthusiastic, empathetic and passionate about working with children
- Confident, patient, adaptable and flexible team player
- Diligence in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone at camp
- Excellent communication skills, with staff, parents and campers
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience in a childcare or education setting
- Qualified to Level 2 in childcare, a PGCE or working towards a qualification in a related subject
- Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification
- Current DBS Check (we will still conduct our own, but it can allow us to progress with your application faster)
Join us as we create unforgettable holiday experiences for children while fostering their growth through fun-filled activities!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Graduate, Volunteer
Contract length: 6 weeks
Pay: From £116.28 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work with children?
Work Location: In person
