JOB DESCRIPTION - CAMP LEADER

Where DREAMS come true.

The key role for a Camp Leader is to help ensure the welfare, safety and enjoyment of all players on camp and on excursions. The role will require you to supervise players between sports and lessons, and at mealtimes, in the boarding house and during the evenings.

Contribute to a safe and positive environment which supports players’ learning whilst having fun.
Guide players through their week on camp, ensuring that they are in the right place at the right time and enjoying their experience with us.
Complete and submit relevant paperwork for any player welfare issues that arise such as medical, homesickness or security problems.
Assist senior staff during meetings to build rapport, check welfare and manage the discipline of players in your care.
Meet and greet players and parents and show to boarding houses in accordance with registration procedure.
Be a point of contact during the night for any emergencies and wake players up in the morning.
Along with the rest of the welfare team, supervise players during free time and organise evening activities.
Help manage the storage and distribution of players’ valuables in ‘The Bank’.
Supervise players on excursions and ensure that they are aware of appropriate protocols.
If required, assist the airport staff teams at either Heathrow or Gatwick on arrivals/departures days.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - CAMP LEADER

All staff will contribute to the overall smooth running of the camp. Ultimately the safety of children is paramount, and the high standards expected of working with top brands needs to be maintained. We expect high personal standards, friendly, positive and approachable staff who will always remain professional and calm. Staff will be able to handle sensitive situations well, adhering to confidentiality and data protection guidance, have excellent organisational skills, be good role models and be able to contribute to a positive working environment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Have previous experience in supervising children in an educational/sporting environment.
Be a pro-active, energetic and problem-solving focused individual
Hold a first aid qualification (desirable, not essential)
Speak one or more foreign languages (desirable, not essential)