Summer Holiday Camp Leader/assistant - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom - Move More

Move More

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Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Information

Post:
Holiday Camp Leader/Assistant

Wage:
£ per hour

Hours:
Full-time/part time during school holidays

Reports to:
Physical activity and Health Manager/Head of Education

Contract:
Casual

We are looking for people that share Move More's values and goals, to help us grow and prosper, to make a positive contribution to children's health and wellbeing across Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and wider across Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire.

Purpose

To improve children's experience and knowledge of health, physical activity, sport and physical education through the delivery of high quality provision.

Main Duties

To plan, organise and deliver high quality sessions during holiday camps.
To manage the daily administration associated with running the camp, i.e. registration, medical forms, incident forms etc (camp leaders).
To lead the camp and manage the camp including the direction and management of other staff members (camp leaders).
To effectively supervise children abiding by Move More's health & safety and Child

Protection & Safeguarding policies, procedures and guidelines.

To support children with self care where appropriate.
As a team and independently, (when appropriate), be responsible for the setting up and closure of camps, facilitating tasks and activities, caring for the children's overall health and well being needs
To liaise and communicate effectively with the children's' parents and carers where appropriate.
To actively promote the work and public image of the charity, by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to the public.
To undertake other duties, as specified by the Head of Education or a member of the

Senior Management, which are appropriate to the level and general responsibilities of the post.

Personal Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

A clear vision and understanding of how physical activity, PE and school sport positively impact the development of healthy lives for young people.
A confident and proficient sports coach across many different sports/activities.
Sound knowledge and understanding of child development, health factors and how to share key, child centred messages through fun and engaging programmes.
Knowledge of disability sport and inclusion strategies to promote the involvement in physical activity, PE and sport to all.

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with primary aged children
Experience of working across a range of different sports and physical activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Minimum Level 2 NGB Coaching Award.
A sports related degree or teaching qualification would be preferable.
Possible courses attended e.g. Safeguarding & Child Protection, Pediatric First Aid.
Evidence of professional development relevant to the role.
Current driving license (use of own transport).

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Have a passion for the job, for working with mainly primary aged children and a drive for excellence.
Highly motivated, able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can be adapted to best suit a range of needs and audiences.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
To be flexible, creative and innovative in overcoming barriers for positive change.
The ability to create positive working relationships with a large range of professionals, organisations & individuals.
The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
An ability to work in partnership, delivering high quality, front line services that are flexible and responsive to need and change.
The ability to demonstrate the desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and lifechances of children and young people, linking their school with their families.

How to apply
(please note CV's will not be accepted)

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 weeks

Part-time hours: 10-40 per week

Salary:
£10.00-£17.50 per hour

Benefits: