Overview: Cascade Camps is a family run company that is friendly and lively. We run activity, adventure and sport experiences for children and young people. Our full-time and seasonal staff teams are full of energetic, motivated people who are passionate about what they do.

The ideal person for this role with us will be confident, good-natured, engaging, energetic and highly organised. They will have excellent communication skills and be very attentive to detail, safety, inclusion and fun. These skills combined with a commitment to the Cascade Camps ethos, The Cascade Way, will ensure the smooth running of high quality multi-activity camps.

Job purpose: To manage all aspects of the day-to-day running of one of our multi-activity camps for children aged 3-14 years, including managing the well-being and safety of all the children, young people, parents and staff on camp. This role will be based at one of our Hertfordshire based multi-activity day camp venues.

Key responsibilities will include the following: 

• Overall responsibility for the daily running of one of our multi-activity day camps.
• Deliver safe and successful camps in line with the operating procedures set out by Cascade Camps, and in accordance to additional information in the lead up to the camp.
• Have the legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of all the children on camp.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children on camp.
• Lead and inspire the staff team to achieve high levels of care, inclusion, instruction, organisation, and health and safety, adhering to all policies and procedures as set out by Cascade Camps.
• Deliver staff briefings and deploy staff in accordance with the operating procedures set out by Cascade Camps.
• Assist Cascade Camps Head Office staff in the completion of daily timetables.
• Be the main point of contact for parents and Cascade Camps Head Office during the operating hours of camp each day.
• Be involved in the running of activity sessions where possible.
• Complete all pre and post camp paperwork and administration.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Attributes: 

• Have leadership/management experience in an activity based environment.
• Hold an enhanced DBS. If not, we can assist you in obtaining this.
• Excellent motivation and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience working with groups of young people.
• Ability to work under pressure and be professional at all times.
• Show an understanding and commitment to the Cascade Camps ethos.

Desirable Attributes: 

• A qualified teacher or have extensive experience in the activity or childcare industry.
• Have a Paediatric FIrst Aid certificate or other up-to-date first aid qualification. If not, then we can provide a course for you.

Safeguarding 

Cascade Camps is committed to safe practices in recruitment and selection which includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful staff applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, have their references verified and checks completed in line with our Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Policy.

Salary: £90 - 120 per day. 

Work hours: 08:00 – 18:00 hours (Monday to Friday). 

Contract: Temporary. School holidays. 

Location: On site at one of our day camps. See our website for venues.

Commencement subject to: A face-to-face meeting with us, two suitable references and NGB qualifications on our Central File (hard copies seen at interview), suitable DBS check made, online safeguarding module completed, in house training (as listed below) and a contract returned with associated Annexes signed.

Training requirements: eLearning modules, a Training and Recruitment Day, and a Management Staff Training Course.

Further Information 

Enquiries are welcomed - please contact us for further information.

How to apply: 

• Please send your complete, up to date CV and references to info@cascadecamps.com
• Successful candidates will be invited to interview as soon as is convenient to both parties.
• Please note Cascade Camps is unable to reimburse any expenses attached to the application and training process.