Activity Managers

Description

Are you looking for a demanding and highly rewarding management position, where everyday is different? Are you able to lead a team, whilst juggling many different responsibilities at the same time? Can you keep a team motivated even under the most pressurised of circumstances?

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to someone’s holiday.  You will be the Manager of a team whose main aim is to ensure the students have fun and most important, a memorable experience this summer.

International Quest operates centres throughout the UK and Ireland. Our Activity Managers play a key role in our centres’ success; they are an essential resource and influence the day to day smooth running of a centre.  

You responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing the operation of the cultural, social, sports and excursion programme
• Delivering a pre-agreed activity programme
• Guiding, supervising and motivating a team of activity leaders and ensuring activities are run correctly and on time
• Overseeing the welfare and supervision of students on activities
• Providing a link with the activity and academic programmes
• Confirming all facilities and booking details with external suppliers
• Planning and managing staff rotas
• Undertaking general administration, including submitting weekly timesheets to head office
• Carrying out an Activity Leader induction day as well as regular Activity Leader observations
• Carrying out daily meetings with the Activity Leaders and providing  guidance where needed
• Liaising with the Centre Manager, Teaching Manager and University Staff
• Ensuring a positive and fun working environment
• Ensuring a high level of student safety and welfare

Requirements

• You must be based in the UK as you will be expected to attend an assessment day or a face-to-face interview
• Previous experience as activity manager or senior leader within a summer school environment
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Proven ability to delegate tasks in order to ensure all deadlines are met
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment
• Approachability
• Good organisational skills
• Attendance at an activity manager training weekend in mid-June

Desirable:

• Training and coaching experience
• Residential experience
• First Aid qualification
• Experience supervising / working with minors

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