Activity manager Job at Move Language Ahead (Worcester)

Job Description

UK RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY MANAGER. Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world. The MLA Activity Manager is a senior position, and the successful candidate will be a member of the school’s management structure. You will be responsible for the Activity Leaders, you will reside on campus and promote the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy. Your role is about filling with joy a diverse multicultural exchange and make a lasting impact on the lives of international students.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the activity and excursion programme for international students and for the Activity Leaders
Responsible for all aspects of the ESL summer camp programming, including off-campus excursions and on-campus activities
Represent MLA values
Reports to Centre Director and Operations Manager
6 working days per week
1 day off per week
Organising all the activities and excursions for our international students and train your staff to run them successfully
Communicating with the Centre Director and Group Leaders, as well as service providers
Complete all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to and during the programme
Review itineraries and become knowledgeable with all aspects of the programme
Complete risk assessments
Plan and organise activities and excursions ensuring all necessary resources are available and ready
Use the MLA software effectively
Maintain a clean, organised and professional Centre Office
Schedule Activity Leaders rotas
Oversee the efficient completion of all duties of Activity Leaders
Work with the management team and assist the Centre Director to ensure all day-to-day centre operations and programme components are properly planned and delivered
Attend meetings with Group Leaders and MLA Managers
Be sensitive to staff needs and feedback, and ensure they are being heard and addressed
Promote the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy
Manage off campus excursions to ensure they are properly organised and delivered
Attend one off-campus excursion per week, when possible, to check-in with Activity Leaders
Attend the mini breaks, when possible, to monitor and support the programme when necessary
Perform regular checks to guarantee all buses and transport have been scheduled and confirmed
Maintain a visible presence at the Centre
Make regular visits to the dining hall during mealtimes to interact with the group leaders and students
Manage all sports and evening activities at the Centre
Engage the students and encourage them to sign up for the most suitable sport and evening activity choice
Emcee evening activities (eg. MLA’s Got Talent)
Support the Night Guardian, Activity Leaders and security staff in the event any issues arise requiring that more than one person be present

Requirements

Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you’re based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check from your country of residence
Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references
Be proficient in the use of IT
Summer School experience in the UK or in Ireland
Prior work experience as a manager
Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
First Aid certificate
Sports/Coaching training
Volunteering experience
Involvement in active groups (e.g. scouts, trekking, sports, etc)
Ability to develop positive relationships with students
Ability to establish excellent relationships with our clients and service providers
Team player
Ability to provide safety and welfare assistance to students
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour
Ability to motivate and inspire a team under pressure and lead by example
Positive outlook
Enthusiasm and creativity
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure environment
Passion for working with youth
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail
Aptitude to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative

Nice to have

Summer School experience in the UK or in Ireland
Prior work experience as a manager
Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
First Aid certificate
Sports/Coaching training
Volunteering experience
Involvement in active groups (e.g. scouts, trekking, sports, etc)

What we offer

Paid training and induction
Work as part of a strong team and gain experience
Opportunities for professional development e.g. appraisals, opportunities for promotion
Complimentary room and full board as part of the compensation package

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