Assistant Camp Manager - Summer - Maidenhead
12 hours ago
Maidenhead
Assistant Camp Manager Work Hours: 08:30-18:00, Monday-Friday (Total hours will not exceed 45 hours per week) Contract Type: Seasonal Fixed-Term Salary: £572.40 - £718.65 salary per week (dependant on age, experience, and qualifications and camp size). (February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2025 wage level. 2026 wage level effective from 1st April). Reportable to: Camp Manager, Area Manager and Central Office Barracudas is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and act in the best interests of children at all times. Adhering to our safeguarding policies and procedures including safer recruitment practices, staff should play an active role in creating a supportive, safe, and protective environment for call children and young people. About us Barracudas is the UK’s leading provider of children’s holiday camps, helping young people build confidence, develop new skills, and make new friends through a wide range of activities. With 45+ camp locations across the UK, we offer exciting programmes including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Drama and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels supported and valued. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Role Purpose The Assistant Camp Manager supports the Camp Manager in the leadership, organisation, and daily running of the camp. They help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality activities, maintain strong safeguarding and Health & Safety standards, and provide guidance and support to staff. Through effective communication, teamwork and proactive problem-solving, the Assistant Camp Manager contributes to smooth operations, positive relationships with families and a safe, engaging environment for every child. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Daily Operations • Support and/or deliver Induction Training and assist with Set Up Days to ensure camp is fully prepared., • Assist the Camp Manager with daily operational tasks, including site tours, equipment checks, stock control, financial records, and general organisation., • Oversee the Camp Administrator and delegate appropriate tasks to ensure efficient completion., • Act as a deputy management figure for staff, parents, guardians, and children., • Report child protection concerns to the Designated Person at Central Office., • Ensure staff are aware of children’s medical, dietary, and additional needs, supporting reasonable adjustments where required., • Enforce Health & Safety procedures, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times., • Be proactive and diligent in identifying and addressing safety concerns., • Support staff in sessions when needed, ensuring high standards of supervision and delivery., • Assist with staff management and communication throughout the day., • Liaise professionally with parents and guardians, addressing queries and concerns., • Maintain accurate administrative records in line with Barracudas procedures., • Prepare for Induction Training using relevant manuals and resources., • Coordinate end-of-camp pack-up, ensuring the site is left clean, organised, and secure., • Support additional camp activities, including Skills Builder sessions (where required) and swimming sessions – you’ll need to bring swimwear, and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp. Essentials • Experience working in childcare, education, holiday camps, or similar settings., • Confident supporting a team and assisting with daily operations., • Ability to manage safeguarding, behaviour and welfare concerns appropriately., • Experience supervising or supporting staff., • Paediatric First Aid qualification., • Experience delivering or supporting activity programmes., • Safeguarding training or certificate. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. A successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the children's barred list. Applicants are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are considered "protected" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (amended in 2013 & 2020). This information will not be taken into account. Guidance on protected convictions and cautions is available from the Ministry of Justice.