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Sport and Activity Instructor

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Sport and Activity Instructor

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The Sport and Activity Instructor is responsible for implementing and delivering the sport and activity programme in conjunction with the Sport Co-ordinator. Their main responsibility is to make the sports and activities fun and safe for everyone involved. Please note that we have some SAI positions available for people who are specialised in dance, drama or football.  

If you hold the relevant qualification/s and are interested in taking on one of these roles, please email recruitment@uklc.org for more information.

 

Person specification:

Essential Skills, Qualities and Qualifications

  • Experience of summer schools or working with young people.
  • National Governing Body Sports qualifications and/or PGCE in Physical Education.
  • Adaptability and flexibility.
  • Boundless energy and enthusiasm.
  • Excellent communication and motivational skills.
  • Minimum of 2 reference checks.
  • Enhanced DBS Check.
  • Overseas Police Check (if applicable).

Desirable Skills, Qualities and Qualifications         

  • Relevant First Aid qualification.
  • Qualifications/experience in related subjects such as drama, sports and music etc.
  • Lifeguard qualification.
  • Knowledge of the local area.
  • Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

Pre- Course:

  • Responsible for reading and adhering to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook, Sports Handbook and maintaining good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
  • Attend the company and sports team inductions and assist with the centre set up as required.
  • Attend the pre-summer online training.
  • Complete the Safeguarding and Prevent online training courses.

During the Course:

  • Support the Excursion and Activity Manager and the Sport Co-ordinator in the preparation and delivery of all sports and activities.
  • Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the Centre as required.
  • Prepare and deliver an engaging programme of sports and activities and ensure that the students are involved and enthusiastic.
  • Lead excursions when required and ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times.
  • Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for excursions.
  • Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries regarding sports.
  • Supervise mealtimes (and lights-out for residential team) as required.
  • Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
  • Ensure that all equipment and materials are in place for the start of an activity and returned at the end.
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Feedback regularly to your Excursion and Activity Manager and Centre Manager.
  • Regularly help to update an activity/sports notice-board.
  • Maintain accident and damage records.
  • Maintain and be responsible for all sports equipment, materials and registers.
  • Work with all the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline.
  • Dress appropriately at all times.
  • Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times and in all dealings with students.
  • Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times.

Post-Course:

  • Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract.

 

Working Hours:

A Sport and Activity Instructor is required to work 22 sessions per fortnight based on a six day working week. A session is defined as a morning/ afternoon activity, an evening activity or a half-day excursion (a full-day excursion is two sessions). Generally, a session includes a half-hour break. Airport transfers may be considered as one or two sessions depending on the duration. In some centres sports and activities may take place at weekends and it may be necessary for SAIs to work on six consecutive days.

 

Salary and Benefits:

  • Full Board Accommodation provided at no additional cost to you.
  • All salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
  • Weekly salary ranging from £345 to £460.

Available Centres and Dates (excluding Induction)

  • Clifton College, Bristol : 7th July - 20th August 2024
  • Dean Close School, Cheltenham: 3rd July - 31st July 2024
  • Chester University: 30th June - 11th August 2024
  • Reaseheath College, Nantwich: 5th July - 2nd August 2024
  • Queen Anne’s School, Reading: 7th July - 4th August 2024
  • Bootham School, York: 8th July - 5th August 2024