Job Description

Overview

Activ Camps Ltd is a friendly and lively company running multi-activity camps for children aged 4-14 across London. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do, and all staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, safety, and professionalism. Our seasonal staff teams are full of energetic, enthusiastic people who are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, active and fun environment for every child.

We are looking for confident, caring, and positive individuals who bring lots of energy to their sessions while consistently promoting children's wellbeing and safeguarding.

Reports To:

Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager

Hours:

08:15 - 17:00 (Monday-Friday)

Daily Pay:

102.56 (21 Plus) , 77.12 (18-20)

Contract:

Temporary (School holidays)

Key Responsibilities

Deliver all activity sessions in accordance with Activ Camps' operating procedures and risk assessments, maintaining a proactive, vigilant, and safety focused approach at all times. Safeguard the wellbeing of every child on camp, acting in line with Activ Camps' Child Protection and Safeguarding training, and promptly reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Promote inclusion, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring that all children feel supported, respected, and able to participate confidently. Motivate and encourage children to participate in the full range of activities, adapting sessions to suit their age, ability, and confidence levels. Actively participate in all activities, including swimming sessions where necessary. Clearly communicate with Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, colleagues and, on occasion, parents/carers. Promote positive behaviour by using constructive behaviour management strategies. Manage session timings effectively, following the timetable to ensure each group benefits fully from their allocated activity time. On occasion, to assist with the organisation of equipment, the upkeep of venue facilities, and the setup and takedown of camps.

Essential Attributes

Minimum 18 years old with the right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS Check (issued within 3 months, on the DBS Update Service, or willing to undergo one). Responsible and safety focused, prioritising children's wellbeing at all times. Enthusiastic, caring, and able to engage and lead children confidently. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues. Reliable, trustworthy, and well organised with excellent time management.

Desirable Attributes

Experience working with children and/or young people including QTS, SEND experience. Coaching and/or activity and sports specific qualifications. Ofsted approved, 12-hour paediatric first aid training qualification.

Safer Recruitment Process

Activ Camps Ltd is committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that everyone who works with us is suitable to work with children. All applicants must undergo an online interview, provide two suitable references, complete an Enhanced DBS Check, complete online Level One Safeguarding training, attend a Training and Recruitment Day, and return a signed contract with all associated annexes.

Applicants from overseas are subject to additional checks and, where applicable, are responsible for providing the required documentation themselves.

Inclusion and Diversity Policy

At Activ Camps Ltd, we know that diversity makes our team stronger and our camps better for the children we work with. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders, races, religions, orientations, and life experiences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to bring their perspectives and experience to the team. Everyone is encouraged to apply - we want our team to reflect the diversity of the children and communities we serve!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 77.12-102.56 per day

Work Location: In person