- Set up and maintain an appealing base room for children, ensuring tidiness and equipment organization
- Follow policies to ensure a fun and safe environment for children
- Implement daily activity schedule as promised by Barracudas
- Plan and deliver various structured activities with enthusiasm
- Provide active supervision and attention to children throughout the day
- Personalize activities based on children's interests
- Collaborate with colleagues to conduct sessions
- Ensure children's welfare and safety
- Supervise equipment use during sessions
- Encourage maximum participation from children
- Experience or qualifications working with secondary school-aged children
- Minimum age of 18 by contract start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Positive, organized, with excellent communication skills and ability to adapt
- Adept at handling unexpected challenges in childcare settings
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Attendance at Virtual Assessment Event for new staff
- Completion of Online Training annually
- Experience in managing challenging behavior or willingness to learn
- Attendance at Induction Training Day
- Assistance with end-of-camp activities
- Ensure Health and Safety compliance
- Organize age-appropriate activities
- Promote new activities and follow timetable directions
- Ensure children behave safely and communicate effectively
- Follow camp procedures, including registration and safety guidelines
- Act as a positive role model for children
- Report Child Protection concerns
- Accommodate children with additional needs
- Work with SSI for inclusivity and discussion
- Participate in Skills Builder sessions if needed
- Support swimming sessions if required
- Perform tasks as necessary within the organization's objectives
Group Leader 10+ - Chislehurst, United Kingdom - Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Description
Group Leader for Age 10 and Above - Summer Camp - Chislehurst, London
Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:30
Salary: £547.27 – £628.71 per week, depending on age, experience, and qualifications (Contracts for February Half Term 2023 will be based on 2023 wages, with 2024 wages effective from 1st April.)
Reporting to: Camp Senior Team, Area Manager, and Central Office. Barracudas prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to share this commitment.
GROUP LEADER DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Barracudas promotes equal opportunities and requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Not all convictions or cautions need to be disclosed to employers depending on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act amendments.