JOB DESCRIPTION - CAMP MANAGER

Where DREAMS come true.

The Camp Manager and team will ensure the experience of the players is the best it can be. The Camp Manager will lead a team of staff and help deliver a fantastic experience for the players, prioritising their safety, welfare and enjoyment at all times.

Have overall responsibility for a group of players and staff - typically being the lead member of staff in a boarding house or the lead member of welfare staff for a sport (on sites with multiple programmes).
Liaise with staff to deal with any safeguarding and/or medical occurrences and report them through the appropriate channels.
Assist with registration process and meet and greet parents with their children as they arrive to their accommodation block
Attend daily meeting with senior management staff
Lead daily meetings with their team of welfare staff and complete an online review for them weekly.
Communicate with the Camp Operations Manager to discuss any updates to information held on the registers regarding children in their care (room change requests/groups changes etc.).
Shared responsibility for the camp emergency phone during off-peak hours (overnight & weekends)
Liaise with Camp Operations Manager regarding the organization of excursions and lead excursions when required.
Conduct fire drill in boarding house and complete register and necessary paperwork
Be available to manage emergencies and support staff during emergencies, ensuring relevant staff/people are notified
Ensure there is adequate first aid cover and equipment in accommodation blocks and on excursions
Create staff rotas, ensuring adequate time off/breaks are given (staff to work two shifts out of three).

PERSON SPECIFICATION - CAMP MANAGER

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 experience in managing a team of staff and supervising children in in educational, sporting and/or residential environments
Have experience in dealing with safeguarding protocols to a high standard
Have excellent communication skills
Hold a first aid qualification (desirable, not essential)