UK Jobs 23- Need Activity Leaders

Job Details

Job Location	Guildford
Job Type	Full Time
Publisher	Indeed.uk
Publish Date	8/19/2023
Salary	15-20 pound per hour

UK JOBS 23

BENEFITS

Paid formal training
Accommodation and meals free if required
Meals provided whilst on duty
Resume instantly enriched by an industry leader company
Free First Aid and CPR Certifications if required

MLA is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural holidays to international English speaking students. With their innovative and exciting English language courses, sports, trips and activities, MLA programmes are designed to appeal to teenagers from all over the world.

We are seeking to appoint our teams of Activity Leaders to ensure the delivery of our programmes in our Summer School in Guildford for 2023 Summer.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for the activity and excursion programme for international students
Reports to Activity Manager / Centre Director
Non-residential/residential employment available from late June – mid August
6 days per week (on a rota system, 44 hours per week)
1 Day off per week

Activity Leaders organise and offer a wide range of activities during morning, afternoon, and evening activities. In a team coordinated by an Activity Manager, they ensure that students are followed through their entire experience with us, from the moment they arrive at the airport to the moment they depart.

They provide an environment which promotes students’ health, safety, and welfare.

LOCATIONS

Guildford

COMPENSATION

Activity Leader (Non Residential)

Holiday Pay (12.07%) is to be added to hourly pay
Single Bonus for returning Activity Leaders GBP 200

Activity Leader (Residential)

Holiday Pay (12.07%) is to be added to weekly pay
Accommodation and all meals provided free of charge
Single Bonus for returning Activity Leaders GBP 200

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Activity Leaders must have a GCSE Diploma. They must represent MLA values and model those values to subordinates and colleagues.

Required skills include:

Enthusiasm
Excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills
Self-Motivation
Enjoy Sport, Leisure and Drama activities
Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to work as part of a team

Other qualifications include:

Previous experience in working with kids and teenagers
A First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain
Lifeguard and or/ other coaching qualification
Experience of training for or working in the Sport, Leisure, Theatre or similar industry
Knowledge of the rules and organisation of one or more sports / games
An Interest and able to organise activities such as drama, arts & crafts, talent shows
Knowledge of the city of the Summer School and tourist attractions

MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

MLA is committed to safe practices in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check (PVG or Garda check in Scotland and Ireland respectively), have their references verified and checks completed in line with our Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Policies.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an Activity Leader you are responsible for entertaining, guiding, planning and leading the students through a variety of activities, which you will both lead and partake in. Duties include taking part and leading activities which take place on and off site. In addition, you will be responsible for residential supervision such as at meal times and pastoral duties. Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed below;

Activities/Responsibilities

To ensure adequate preparation & set up for on/offsite activities and excursions
Lead, supervise, motivate & engage students on activities and excursions, through active participation yourself
Pro-actively encouraging the children to take part in planned activities both during the day and in the evenings
Preparing full activity plans for each activity and ensuring that you have read all the risk assessments. To assist in the organisation and preparation of a wide range of activities, including during the day, evenings, weekend excursions and pastoral duties
To participate in, supervise and lead all activities including sports, karaoke, disco nights, etc.

Welfare/Safeguarding

You must take reasonable responsibility for the students under your charge and act to always secure and never to endanger their physical and moral welfare
Checking all students are accounted for in the classrooms and during activities/excursions
To maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare
To carry out residential supervision duties, including meal and pastoral supervision and guardian duties
Welcoming new students to the centre
Airport assistance
Arrival/Departure procedures
To address any student or staff concerns raised to you and report them to the relevant persons involved
To be aware of safeguarding duties regarding under 18’s

Company Quality Performance

To ensure customer satisfaction in the leading of activities and trips at your centre
To enthusiastically promote the Activity Programme

Administration Duties

Preparing Welcome Packs, Excursion Packs and student ID badges
Designing and displaying posters and programme information. Photocopying and general office administration
To assist in day to day general duties as instructed by senior management
To complete post activity/excursion evaluation and observation forms

Liaising

To develop and maintain open lines of communication with Group Leaders
To liaise with all other members of the MLA Team keeping all lines of communication open
To develop a strong rapport with all departments in MLA developing working and professional relationships

On an Excursion/During an Activity/At the Centre

To behave in a professional manner and demonstrate leadership skills
To adhere to Safeguarding and Welfare duties
To provide support to all students, Group Leaders and Staff at all times
Please refer to the Activity Leaders Manual for more detailed information of duties on an Excursion and During an Activity

Staff Training/Induction

To attend all required paid training and induction meetings and take an active part in discussion and feedback prior to start of employment
Review itineraries and become knowledgeable about attractions
Complete any required training sessions/courses both online and in person as directed
Provide all necessary paperwork prior to employment

Personal Development CDP

All staff are observed in the first week of employment & have appraisals and goal setting tasks
You need to be able to set yourself goals that you would like to work on during your time with MLA
Weekly training or feedback sessions

Health & Safety

To comply with all health and safety, first aid and welfare procedures as required by the Company
Being aware of relevant fire, health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centre and during excursions
Wear company issued PPE as required

Child Protection & Safeguarding

All staff share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and must adhere to, and comply with MLA Safeguarding Policy
To provide safety and welfare assistance to students
To be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

To actively support MLA in its mission to provide quality learning
To provide courses that will challenge the students (realise their potential) and work together to reach their academic targets and support them
To comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner
To be dressed in a presentable professional way and always start on time and if this is not possible to inform your manager as early as possible
Develop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders and avoid absences as much as possible
There is a specific list of what code of conduct we expect from all staff members in our Staff Handbook

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