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Camp Leader- Summer Scheme

£23,400 - £23,400
 

Job Description

Queen’s University seek to recruit a number of Team Leaders to work for 8-week period from the 24th June. The post holders will assist in the co-ordination and delivery of a programme of supervised indoor and outdoor activities, across a variety of sporting and non-sporting themes. You will assist with the supervision and safeguarding of Activity Leaders, Junior Leaders and casual coaches in delivering safe, progressive and enjoyable activities suitable for children of all ages and abilities.



You will be the first point of contact for enquiries from parents and will ensure all incidents and accidents including health and safety and safeguarding are recorded and reported to the Summer Scheme Co-ordinator on a daily basis. You will assist in the supervision and safeguarding of the children participating in the scheme, overseeing the general safety and behaviour of the children by directing and supervising activities to prevent injury, misuse and damages to facilities or equipment.



You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction and guidance. This is a full-time position from 24 June – 16 August 2024 (inclusive to staff training) and successful candidates will be expected to have availability throughout this period. The post meets the definition of regulated activity and requires an enhanced disclosure check and references.



The Summer Scheme at Queen’s Sport is a popular programme that offers children aged 6 - 14 years old a high-quality activity experience. Children can learn new skills that promote an active lifestyle by providing opportunities to try new sports in a fun and supportive environment. You will also be supervising our Junior Leadership programme which is for 15-17 year olds experiencing coaching for the first time.



Further information about the Directorate can be found at – http://www.queenssport.com/



MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:



Assist the Co-ordinator as required in planning and implementing a programme of supervised indoor and outdoor activities, across a variety of sporting and non-sporting themes.



To assist with the supervision and safeguarding of Activity Leaders, Junior Leaders and casual coaches in delivering safe, progressive and enjoyable activities suitable for children of all ages and abilities.



Be the first point of contact for enquiries from parents and ensure all incidents and accidents including health & safety and safeguarding are recorded and reported to summer scheme co-ordinator on a daily basis.



Assist in the supervision of the children participating in the scheme, overseeing the general safety and behaviour of the children by directing and supervising activities to prevent injury, misuse and damages to facilities or equipment.



To undertake training relevant to the post.



To carry out duties in a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and profile of the Queen’s Sport.



Any other relevant duties as may be required for the period of the summer scheme.



PLANNING AND ORGANISING:



Assist with co-ordination of a 7-week programme of sporting and non-sporting activity.



Plan weekly work programmes for team of 4 Activity Leaders.



Plan and organise sporting and non-sporting activities for group of children on a daily / weekly basis.



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (e.g. People, Finance, Equipment):



Manage work programme of 4 Activity Leaders on a weekly basis.



Facilitate weekly meetings with Activity Leaders.



Responsible for health, safety, safeguarding and well being of approximately 40 children on a daily basis with activity leaders.



Assist with management of inventory.



INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:



Liaise with Co-ordinator on a daily basis.



Liaise with parents on a daily basis.



Liaise with administrative and operational staff within Queen’s Sport on a regular basis.




Qualifications

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent, including English Language and a mathematical based subject.



DESIRABLE



A sports leader award or coaching award in any sport.



Be a qualified school teacher with a minimum of one year’s teaching experience within the previous five years.



First Aid qualification.



Previous experience of supervising staff in a children’s scheme or other sporting initiative.



Hold a current valid driving licence and have use of a car during the scheme.



Safeguarding in Sport Qualificiation



Skills

Previous experience as an Activity Leader for a minimum period of four months within the last two years OR as a Team Leader for a minimum period of two months within the last year in other sporting or non sporting initiatives for children.



DESIRABLE



Recent experience in working with children (full-time or part-time) for a minimum period of six months (within the last 2 years).



Recent experience of implementing safe sporting and non-sporting activities to young people following Covid guidelines within an education and/or sporting context.



Other Skills/Knowledge



Sporting or cultural interests.



Good organisational and motivational skills.



Demonstrate good communication skills.



Presentation



Neat and tidy appearance.



Personal Qualities



Ability to respond clearly to direction.



Ability to provide clear direction and guidance.



Customer oriented.



Ability to use initiative and work unaccompanied.



Desire to contribute and demonstrate commitment to team.



Ability to work flexible hours.

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The Queen's University Widening Participation Unit (WPU) require Student Assistants to provide support for a range of events and activities across our key programmes. These programmes are delivered with WPU key stakeholders, including but not limited to, primary and, secondary school pupils and current Queen's University students and cover a range of activities including; campus visits, summer residentials, and university Taster days. The majority of events run throughout the academic year between the hours of 9.00 am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. WPU also deliver Summer Residential activities outside Term Time. Full training for the role will be provided. Please note that the hours of the role will be dependent on scheduled events. 

Posts are available from 1st April 2025 to the 14th September 2025 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension into academic year 2025/2026, subject to a continuing right to work in the UK, active registration on Qwork, re-registration with the University in September 2025 and being a registered student of the University for the full duration of the post.     

Working variable hours, as and when required, up to a maximum of fifteen hours per week during term-time with the potential for additional hours outside of term-time based on the study level (UG/PGT/PGR) of the candidate appointed.   

Student Assistants act as a role model and ambassador for Higher Education and support the work of the Widening Participation Unit in the delivery of aspiration and attainment raising programmes. This includes:   

Engaging with pre-entry students, ranging from P7 to Year 13 ? 14 pupils (referred to hereafter as programme participants) involved in Queen's Academy and/or other post-primary schools in addition to students from colleges and Community Education Centre's participating in the various WPU programmes;   

To act as a role model and ambassador for Higher Education to programme participants providing potential students with an enthusiastic insight into life at Queen's;   

To provide assistance to Widening Participation Outreach Officers through facilitating small group discussions and activities on subjects relevant to programme participants;   

To assist in motivating and encouraging programme participants to engage fully in all aspects of the delivered programmes;   

Dealing with queries to include signposting programme participants to suitable sources of help, support and guidance (training will be provided for the purposes of this duty);    

To have knowledge of the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Groups Act (training also to be provided by Widening Participation in line with QUB code of practice and good conduct policies);  

Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by the supervisor. 

The requirements of these posts are that applicants must be currently registered and attending a course at Queen's University, Belfast. Students applying for this post MUST be able to evidence in writing how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined below. Students who DO NOT provide evidence will not be shortlisted and the application will not be considered.    



Qualifications

Registered students (undergraduate and postgraduate) at Queen's University Belfast for academic year 2024/2025.  



Skills

Essential Criteria:   

Registered students (undergraduate and postgraduate) at Queen's University Belfast for academic year 2024/2025.  

All students for whom English is not their first language must have achieved a minimum pass mark of 7.0 in the writing and speaking band of IELTS (International English Language Test Score) or equivalent. (Please note a copy of your IELTS results will be requested by email to your QUB email address following submission of your application). 

An understanding of the issues and barriers pupils from Widening Participation backgrounds face when considering or applying to Higher Education;   

Experience of working within a team;   

Experience of working with young people;   

Applicants should have knowledge and an awareness of a range of Queen's University Schools/ Departments and Services    

Interested in assisting and motivating young people from disadvantaged backgrounds progress to higher education;   

Desirable Criteria:   

Experience of working effectively in a supportive capacity with young people through engagement as a volunteer or as member of a social organisation;    

Knowledge and/or experience of the Widening Participation Programmes currently offered by Queen's University;   

Experience in leading and managing groups of young people;   

Experience in facilitating small group discussion;   

Knowledge of the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Groups Act and experience of applying that knowledge.   

 

Dr Ciara Hackett is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Assistant. 

The successful candidate will contribute to a project for the Athena Swan Committee on perimenopause and menopause: specifically, on the impact of menopause/perimenopause on academic and professional service careers. This research comes in the context of the university?s recent policy on Menopause. Dr. Hackett is looking to commission this research in her capacity as SWAN Champion so that we, via the school Athena Swan Committee, might develop specific law school support across research, service and teaching.

The successful candidate will assist in: 

1) Preparing a review of menopause literature as it relates to career impacts for academic and professional services staff. 

What you?ll get in return 

The successful candidate will receive a contract for 50 hours of research assistance at the rate of ?16.60 per hour. This will likely be completed between February - May 2025, with 5 hours of work per week currently allocated. The successful candidate will receive written credit for their contribution to this research in any outputs that result from this role. 

How to apply 

If you are interested, please send your CV (max 2 pages) + covering /motivational statement (max 1 page) to Dr Ciara Hackett (c.hackett@qub.ac.uk) by specifying ?Application for the Research Assistant position? in the subject line. 

Deadline: 31st January 2025 at 5pm.



Qualifications

Essential Criteria 

  • Currently undertaking a PhD within the School of Law. 
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to deadlines. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relations with colleagues. 

 

Desirable criteria 

        -  Knowledge of menopause/women?s health literature

Further enquiries about the position may be directed to Dr Ciara Hackett (c.hackett@qub.ac.uk) 



Skills

Currently undertaking a PhD within the School of Law. 

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