Under 5s Programme Leader
A King's Camps under 5s programme leader is responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of the nursery programme for children aged 4-5 years. The under 5s programme involves delivering a range of age-appropriate activities such as fun games, arts and crafts and simple sports sessions to the younger children on the activity camp.
The under 5s programme leader is responsible for the care and safety of the group of children in their care, for providing a safe, friendly and welcoming environment and for delivering a fun and varied play experience.
Under 5s Programme Leader - Skills Match
- Candidates must have an NNEB/CACHE Diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years nursery experience with children aged 3 upwards is required.
- Good organisational skills, a high level of customer service, motivation, commitment and creative skills are essential.
- Having a current First Aid qualification will significantly increase the chance of selection.
Under 5s Programme Leader - Job Details
- Hours of work are generally between 8am and 1pm, during the holidays and will be confirmed by contract.
- Rate of pay is dependent upon contract.
Under 5s Programme Leader - Duties & Responsibilities
- Under 5s Programme Leaders must focus on the children in your care at all times. Welcome and get to know
the children in your group, ensuring that their enjoyment is your prime
concern. Care for and encourage the children on camp and integrate any unhappy children into the group activities.
- Ensure the health and safety of the children in your care. Be fully aware of the health and safety policies and inform the site manager of any contravention of policy. Ensure the children in your group are aware of all risks and relevant
safety policies.
- Plan, prepare and deliver quality, fun,
under 5s activity sessions for each sport or activity that you are timetabled for. This
will include majority of the non-sports programme on Scamps.
Familiarise yourself with the timetable, the programme guide and the
resources available in the online staff area. Plan activity sessions using your
own ideas and the materials provided. Ensure that every child is able
to participate throughout your sessions.
- Supervise
lunch, breaks and related activities providing adequate supervision to
ensure children are safe and happy. Carry out lunchtime activities to
keep the supervision tight, keep the children interested and enhance
their holiday camp experience.
- Ensure the safe and effective use
of venue facilities and sports equipment. Respect the venue facilities and
ensure they are treated with care and left clean and tidy at the end of
each day. Check the equipment daily to prevent loss of equipment and
identify damaged items.
- Take the role of a ‘Responsible
Adult’ in the pool sessions. Participate in the swimming sessions,
actively watching and encouraging children. Observe the children at all
times, watching for any children in difficulty.
UK Locations
King's Camps sport and activity camps take place at over 40 venues throughout England, Scotland and Wales during the Easter, summer and October school holidays.
Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamilton,Cardiff, Bakewell, Birmingham, Blackburn, Bradford, Bromsgrove, Cambridge,
Cheltenham, Chester, Coventry, Halifax, Harrogate, Hull,
Ilkley, Kirkham, Leeds, Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester,
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Northampton, Nottingham, Reading, Sandbach,
Sheffield, Wakefield, York.
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