Camp Managers
- United Kingdom: London .
- ALPADIA Language Schools
- Experience: 1 YEAR
- Number of positions: 3
- Degree Required
- Short Term/Summer job, Residential
Details of Position
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
ALPADIA employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2024 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.
General Responsibilities:
The role will involve taking overall control of the English Language Teaching in the Camp, ensuring it is of a high standard and EFL Teachers are supported to deliver high quality lessons.
To achieve optimum management of the camp, the Camp Manager should ensure the following key responsibilities are carried out fully and competently.
Staff Management
Manage all staff effectively and respectfully, considering their personal development and providing all necessary support, to ensure they contribute to a high-quality programme that delivers on Alpadias aims for its courses. Lead daily meetings to drive performance and relay important messages. Lead and assist with the training and induction of staff members. Assist the regional manager with the performance management of staff in cases of deficient performance and disciplinary action.
Student Management
Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care. Act as Designated Safeguarding Staff. Manage all students effectively and respectfully, following all Alpadia policies and rules, to ensure they enjoy and contribute fully to all aspects of Alpadias programme in a spirit of respect towards other students and staff. Take overall responsibility for the behaviour and discipline of students in camp leading on the big issues to find sensible and practical solutions.
Language Programme
Assist the Academic Manager in line managing all teachers and/or the Senior Teacher to ensure Alpadias language programme provides a developing and enjoyable experience for all students through high-quality Standard, Intensive and Individual Courses.
Activities Programme
Assist the Activity Manager in line managing all activity leaders and/or the Senior Activity Leader, to ensure Alpadias activities are well prepared and delivered, with a developing and enjoyable Multi-activity, Premium, Evening and Excursion programme for all students.
Welfare and Health & Safety
Ensure relevant safeguarding, health and safety policies are understood and adhered to. Line manages all staff, including the Night-time Supervisor, to ensure Alpadias welfare provision is high quality, with all staff able to implement all Alpadia policies, so students can enjoy all parts of Alpadias camps in a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Respond personally to all
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emergencies that may endanger students and staff and/or put Alpadias reputation at risk.
Communication
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in our camps, ensuring the host school and external partners find Alpadia to be a professional and respectful partner, parents/agents are kept fully up to date with all crucial elements of their students stay with us via our Sales and Admissions team and your line managers are aware of all key developments in the camp.
Administration
Ensure the administration, in terms of weekend check in/out class lists, registers and pocket money etc, is well organised and delivered to ensure the smooth running of the camp and follows all Alpadia procedures and policies. Lead and contribute towards managing the camp telephone, email inbox and record keeping.
Relationships
Manage your working relationships professionally and sensitively, providing support and feedback to your camp management team. Work closely with our school/college provider to maintain our existing positive relationship. Nurture a positive camp environment where employees feel supported and motivated to do their best. Support your management colleagues in their daily tasks to the benefit of the wider camp operation.
Financial Control
Ensure the financial procedures in the camp are handled sensitively and professionally, strictly following Alpadias rules and taking full responsibility for the bank card and cash held at the camp. Ensure all expenditure is controlled tightly, taking a lead to protect Alpadia from unnecessary spending at all times.
Transfers
Take overall in-camp responsibility for the inbound and outbound airport transfers of students. The transfer manager will prepare the weekend airport schedule prior to the Camp Manager delivering a Friday night departure meeting with any students departing the next day. The Camp Manager will need a good understanding of Alpadias transfer processes to answer any student/parent questions.
Qualifications
Management experience in junior education / learning
Experience working with juniors
Experience in a role involving organisation /travel/ education
Ability to manage a team of diverse personalities and skills
Professional experience in holiday course centres or similar structure
High sense of responsibility, organisation and initiative
Ability to multitask and overcome stressful situations
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
First Degree or similar
A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel
Desirable:
Management experience in a summer school environment
Managing multiple departments and teams
Teaching qualification
Excellent English, with an additional European language
Emotional resilience
Salary and Benefits
A developing and enriching summer experience
The chance to make long term connections and friends
Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
An industry competitive salary
Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
Job Location
Job Summary
As Camp Manager, you will be expected to ensure the efficient management and smooth running of the Camp. Through leading and supporting all other centre staff members, the Camp Manager bears overall responsibility for meeting Alpadia's ambition of an enjoyable and developing camp experience.
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