The Working Week
Each day consists of three sessions (morning, afternoon, and evening, with a maximum of four sessions on a Saturday and Sunday, e.g. a full day excursion plus a disco). Activity Leaders work 13 sessions out of a maximum of 23 sessions per week, with at least one full day off per week. The length of the activity session varies due to factors such as the type of activity, age of students, and distance of venue. 1 out of the 13 sessions will be made up of 4 x 45 minute residential duties*. (This will be on a rota basis).
Please look at the programme specific to your centre as in some centres, teaching may take place at the weekend.
Working week: The Activity Leader works 13 sessions per week (based on 42 hours per week)
Reports to: The Activity Manager
Main duties / responsibilities
- To ensure customer satisfaction in the leading of activities and trips at your centre
- To enthusiastically promote the Activity Programme
- To ensure adequate preparation for all sessions
- To set up and lead the activities and trips
- To guide students on excursions
- To maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare
- To carry out residential supervision duties, including meal and bed time supervision and guardian duties
Essential:
- Enthusiasm
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility
Ideally you will have:
- First Aid qualification
- Lifeguard and or/ other coaching qualification
- Experience of training for or working in the sport, leisure or similar industry
- Previous experience of supervising minors
Additional Notes:
Please note that this position requires considerable amounts of walking on guided tours; carrying sports equipment from the centre to the fields and moving furniture in preparation for indoor activities.
Basic pay for Activity Leaders
(18-21yrs) £213per week / (22yrs +) £255.45 per week on a Non-residential basis.
A deduction of £30.00 per week will be made for accommodation for Residential staff.
Irish employees working in Dublin will be paid in Euros.
(18-20yrs) From €320.20 per week / (20yrs+) €400.25 per week on a Non-residential basis.
Returning Staff Loyalty Increments: £10 (€14.50) per week (max 3 years)
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