Activity Leader - London, United Kingdom - Move Language Ahead

Move Language Ahead

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Fixed Term Contract - 23 June to 20 August weeks)

BENEFITS:

Paid formal training
Accommodation and meals free if required
Meals provided whilst on duty
Resume instantly enriched by an industry leader company
Free First Aid and CPR Certifications if required

MLA is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural holidays to international English speaking students.

With their innovative and exciting English language courses, sports, trips and activities, MLA programmes are designed to appeal to teenagers from all over the world.

We are seeking to appoint our teams of Activity Leaders to ensure the delivery of our programmes in our Summer Schools in United Kingdom for 2023 Summer.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for the activity and excursion programme for international students
Reports to Activity Manager / Centre Director
From GBP 330 Up to GBP 459 per week (according to age and/or experience)
Nonresidential/residential employment available from late June mid August
6 days per week (on a rota system, 44 hours per week)
1 Day off per week

Activity Leaders organise and offer a wide range of activities during morning, afternoon, and evening activities.

In a team coordinated by an Activity Manager, they ensure that students are followed through their entire experience with us, from the moment they arrive at the airport to the moment they depart.

They provide an environment which promotes students' health, safety, and welfare.

LOCATIONS

London Reading

COMPENSATION
Activity Leader (Non Residential)

Per Hour GBP 13

Holiday Pay (12.07%) is to be added to hourly pay
Single Bonus for returning Activity Leaders GBP 200

Activity Leader (Residential)

Age Weekly
Hours) GBP 330
Hours) GBP 448
Hours) GBP 459

Holiday Pay (12.07%) is to be added to weekly pay
Accommodation and all meals provided free of charge
Single Bonus for returning Activity Leaders GBP 200

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Activity Leaders must have a GCSE Diploma. They must represent MLA values and model those values to subordinates and colleagues.

Required skills include:

Enthusiasm
Excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills
Self-Motivation
Enjoy Sport, Leisure and Drama activities
Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to work as part of a team

Other qualifications include:

Previous experience in working with kids and teenagers
A First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain
Lifeguard and or/ other coaching qualification
Experience of training for or working in the Sport, Leisure, Theatre or similar industry
Knowledge of the rules and organisation of one or more sports / games
An Interest and able to organise activities such as drama, arts & crafts, talent shows
Knowledge of the city of the Summer School and tourist attractions

MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

MLA is committed to safe practices in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check (PVG or Garda check in Scotland and Ireland respectively), have their references verified and checks completed in line with our Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Policies.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an Activity Leader you are responsible for entertaining, guiding, planning and leading the students through a variety of activities, which you will both lead and partake in.

Duties include taking part and leading activities which take place on and off site. In addition, you will be responsible for residential supervision such as at meal times and pastoral duties. Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed below;
Activities/Responsibilities

To ensure adequate preparation & set up for on/offsite activities and excursions
Lead, supervise, motivate & engage students on activities and excursions, through active participation yourself
Proactively encouraging the children to take part in planned activities both during the day and in the evenings
Preparing full activity plans for each activity and ensuring that you have read all the risk assessments. To assist in the organisation and preparation of a wide range of activities, including during the day, evenings, weekend excursions and pastoral duties
To participate in, supervise and lead all activities including sports, karaoke, disco nights, etc.

Welfare/Safeguarding

You must take reasonable responsibility for the students under your charge and act to always secure and never to endanger their physical and moral welfare
Checking all students are accounted for in the classrooms and during activities/excursions
To maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare
To carry out residential supervision duties, includin