ACTIVITY MANAGER

Responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the activity program, including organizing all daytime and evening activities and excursions and ensuring they are run smoothly.

Responsible to:

Center Director

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Pre-course:

• Attending an induction/training sessions
• Following the Activity Manager handbook and ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented
• Planning and managing the Activity program
• Setting up the centre, confirming the activity program and checking equipment and facilities
• Guiding, supervising and motivating a team of activity leaders and ensuring activities and excursions are run correctly and on time
• Being present at activities and on excursions if necessary
Ensuring the welfare and supervision of students on activities
• Liaising with the Teaching Manager to ensure a link with the academic program
• Confirming all facilities and booking details with external suppliers and venues, eg. Entrances, coaches etc
• Ensuring notice boards are correctly positioned to best promote the day’s events and that they are updated on a daily basis
• Planning and managing staff rotas to ensure the correct numbers of staff are on duty for each activity and ensuring each activity leader has the correct time off in accordance with their contract of employment
• Undertaking general administration, including submitting weekly timesheets to head office
• Carrying out an Activity Leader welcome meeting to include Safeguarding as well as regular Activity Leader observations
• Carrying out daily meetings with the Activity Leaders and providing guidance where needed
• Liaising with the Centre Director, Teaching Manager, University Staff and Group Leaders ensuring there are clear channels of communication at all times
• Ensuring all Activity Staff are aware of the accident and emergency procedures
• Ensuring a positive and fun working environment

Essential (Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements)

Over 18 years of age
Native level English speaker
Able to attend an assessment day in the US
Confidence, enthusiasm and ability to lead 11 - 17-year olds
Approachable, friendly and able to build rapport with young people
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team
Flexible, creative and adaptable

Desirable

First aid qualification
Sports coaching qualifications
Experience of being part of an activity, sports or similar team
Previous experience as an Activity Leader in a residential role
Experience of working with children/teenagers

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“Working with ISV has given me invaluable professional, cultural, and life experience. It has truly been a pleasure to work alongside a team of like-minded individuals that share a common goal, all while maintaining a balance of fun and professionalism. Most of all, I’ve been able to explore and learn my own city inside out!”

DORIAN PERSAUD, Activity Manager

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