Activity Leader Summer Centres
Twin Group
- Dublin
- Temporary
- Full-time
You will be the first point of contact for our young learners during their stay. Our Activity and Excursion Programme runs from breakfast to lights out and is designed for international students under the age of 18*.Full training and support will be provided by our experienced Summer Centres Team, you will report directly to the Activity Manager on the allocated site.You will assist in delivering an engaging and successful Activity and Excursion Program, the perfect opportunity for you to gain some group leading experience within an international setting. You will use your initiative, creativity, and teamwork skills to deliver a stimulating, action-packed program to our customers from all over the world.2024 Centres:Canterbury, St Edmund's School,
Dublin, Kings Hospital School, Ireland,
Edinburgh, Loretto School, Scotland,
Gloucester, University of Gloucester, Oxtalls,
London Docklands, University of East London,
London Kingston, Kingston University,
Wellington College, Crowthorne.Contract: Temporary
Hours: Various*Some centres may include international high school students who turn 18 before their arrival at the summer centre, there will be appropriate provision and safeguarding measures in place to accommodate them on which you will be fully trained.ResponsibilitiesSafeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students on site.
Supervision of students at any time as per the rota.
Leading and delivering all activities, walking tours and excursions on time and in a highly exciting and engaging manner.
Live on-site for the duration of the contract on a 6 day per week rotation; Full Board and Accommodation is provided.
Attend a paid two-day face-to-face training event prior to the start of the summer (dates TBC).
Attending all activity briefings and staff meetings as required.
Preparing for all student arrivals and departures including meeting and greeting students at the airport.
Fully understand all Activity Plans and Walking Tours prior to each activity and plan/research activities/WTs when necessary.
Actively promote the Activity Programme maintaining and ensuring the inclusion and participation of all students.
Ensuring all activity equipment are returned after each activity, reporting any damages to the Activity Manager. Preparing the activity venue prior to the activities when necessary.
Keeping student registers safe and returning them after each activity or excursion.
Completing risk assessments prior to activities and adding any additional risks for individual students.
Be fully aware of the risk assessments prior to each activity.
Promote the use of English language amongst students at all times.
Wear your Twin uniform at all times whilst on duty and actively ensure all students are wearing lanyards at all times.
Maintain and promote positive student behaviour.
Participating in weekly activity leader development sessions.
Participating in formal and informal observations of activity sessions.
Complying with health and safety requirements at all times.
Any other reasonable tasks as required by the company.Education /Qualification
GCSE or equivalent in English and Math’s at Grade C or above.Desirable, but not essential skills and experience:
First Aid Certificate completed within the last three years.
Experience of working with under 18s.
Educated to degree level or currently working towards a degree in education, sports science, dance, drama, or any other related qualification.
Safeguarding training.
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
Customer service experience.
Ability to speak a second language.
Experience of working in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Sports coaching qualifications.Additional Information
Activity Leaders are paid £430 - £685 per week in the UK, and €609 - €762 in Ireland depending on the size of the centre and previous experience, plus accrued holiday pay of 12.07% in the UK and 8% in Ireland. Each week includes 1 day off.You will be:
Eligible to work in the UK and/or Ireland.
Aged 18 or over.
Be committed to safeguarding and the promotion of student welfare.
Enthusiastic and energetic.
Fast learner.
Native or C1 level of English.
Ability to assume responsibility of a group of juniors.
Flexible and able to manage priorities.
Hardworking and caring.Please Note:
The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK or Ireland.
Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself in the UK and Garda Vetting in Ireland.If you have resided outside of the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide an overseas police record.All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour online safeguarding training before commencing employment.We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.Disability Confident Employer
Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme.
If you are invited to interview, please advise the recruitment administrator what adjustment you would require at the interview in as much detail as possible to enable arrangements to be put into place.We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme. By opting into this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.Powered by JazzHR