This position is non-residential. It is a fundamental role for the success of the Summer School and the post-holder works closely with the Camp Manager on all points.
The Activity Team Leader (ATL) will be tasked with overseeing the organisation of all suitable, enjoyable and appropriate non-academic activities. They will also have responsibility for the organisation and running the offsite excursions. This involves ensuring day and evening activities are organised, including weekend excursions.
The post-holder will be the team lead for all activities staff and be responsible for the smooth running of the activities sector of the camp, ensuring that all the activities assistants know the schedule for each day and have enough resources to ensure the smooth running of each activity. The HoAE must also ensure that the Head of Residential & Welfare (HoRW) is kept fully informed of the planned evening activities and weekend excursions. The ATL will also be expected to run their own activities. This is not an office based role.
This is a key position for the smooth running of the Summer School. Students will engage directly with the post-holder, so it is very important that you feel comfortable working with Summer School participants ranging in age from 8-18 years. We are looking to fill this post with someone who is confident as a leader and has empathy with learners. The post-holder must have a full understanding of the requirements for Child Protection and Safeguarding, knowing and understanding the distance that staff and students must maintain is crucial to this role. There cannot be any social media contact or any behaviour that contravenes our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. Ideally, we are looking to recruit a member of staff that will join us again for future Summer Schools.
Essential Requirements
- Previous teaching/coaching experience
- A leader in either sports, music, art or drama
- Experience in providing activities for both junior and senior students
- Previous experience working with learners of English
- Previous activity leading experience
- Previous Summer School experience
- Previous experience of supervising/line managing staff
- A responsible and safe attitude to excursions and all offsite activities
- Be willing to complete the induction process and all mandatory and subsequent training provided
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with staff and students and deliver high quality, enjoyable activities
- Ability to lead the organisation of group activities
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
- Good problem-solving skills
- Be a team player as well as a team leader
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Pass Disclosure Scotland/DBS or equivalent background checking/vetting procedures
- A leader and mentor approach to life
- Approachability, patience and excellent inter-personal skills
- Be flexible, outgoing, hardworking and sociable
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
- Maintain a smart personal appearance
- Adheres to BLISS H&S policy
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant Teaching Qualification
- Previous Child Protection Training (although training will be provided).
- First Aid Qualification
- Lifeguarding Qualification
- Fire Safety Training
- Full UK Driving Licence (and access to transport)
- Ability to maintain long periods of physical activity
- Good knowledge of Scottish Culture and History
- Ability to remain positive and retain a sense of humour
