Summer Camp Manager

Salary: £26,000per year
Camp dates: 28th July – 5th August
Full time hours: Evening work required
Live in Contract: Accommodation provided as part of your contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to support YHA this summer as a Summer Camp Manager and help lead on the delivery of our fun-filled, action-packed Summer Camps.

If you have some spare time over the holidays and looking to make 2016 a year to remember, that this could be the role for you.

As a Camp Manager, it will be down to you to make sure all participants have a positive and enjoyable experience as well as ensuring that safeguarding and standards of delivery are in accordance with YHA policies and procedures.

Please note: The successful applicant must be available to attend Summer Camp Induction and training from 14th-17th July (expenses to attend training will be reimbursed).

Key Role Responsibilities:

* Work collaboratively with activity providers, partner organisations (RAF, NDCS), Hostels and National Office teams to ensure camps run smoothly
* Lead on managing and coordinating volunteer resource to ensure all camp duties are covered
* Act in accordance with YHA safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all camp participants
* Liaise and communicate with parents/guardians when necessary in line with YHA policies and procedures
* Creating and designing evening activities that are fun, engaging, safe, age relevant and cost effective
* Manage the accommodation and bed allocation of camp participants
* Ensuring night patrols are in place to manage the safety and security of participants
* Driving and transporting participants and volunteers to various locations

Person specification:

* Previous experience delivering summer camps or similar activity based programs with pastoral care and overnight responsibilities
* Confident in the delivery of a wide range of activities that will appeal to young people of varying ages
* Previous experience working with young people and supporting them to engage in activities
* Proven leadership experience with the ability to coordinate and motivate teams to achieve common goals
* Confident communicator with a personable and professional manner and the ability to interact and relate to all levels
* Excellent organisation skills with the ability to communicate plans effectively
* Must hold a full clean UK driving license

Working a summer camp is a fun and rewarding – It’s also hard work, but we guarantee you’ll leave with unforgettable memories as well as lifelong friendships from around the world. So if you’re looking for a challenge outside the 9 – 5 then YHA could be the place for you.

Please note: In order to become an employee at YHA you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. YHA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. A DBS check will be carried out for all successful applicants.