Summer Scheme Team Leader

£26,325 - £26,325

Job Description

Queen?s University seek to recruit a number of Team Leaders to work for 8-week period from the 23rd 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 23 June ? 15 August 2025 (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 45 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.



Skills

ESSENTIAL 

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 within an education and/or sporting context.

Recent experience managing staff in a sporting and non-sporting setting

 

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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Job Purpose: To provide a technical support service to academic and research staff and students.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Perform and record receipt of specimens and goods (reagents, consumables, etc) into the laboratory in accordance with SOPs and policies. 
2.    Operate and carry out routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as directed.  Ensure general laboratory tidiness.
3.      Perform regular inventory of stock and monitoring levels of stocks/stores to ensure there is adequate stock at all times for the area.
4.    Maintain accurate records of results as required by UKAS and other regulatory bodies and in a manner that will enable them to be accessed and interpreted as required 
5.    Maintain sample tracking processes and records and contribute to shipments of samples and reagents as required.
6.    Undertake core laboratory tasks such as preparation of solutions, storage of reagents and chemicals and appropriate waste disposal duties.
7.    Comply with Health and Safety procedures affecting self and others.
8.    Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by Supervisor.
 



Qualifications

Academic and/or vocational qualifications i.e. a minimum of 5 GCSE?s A-C and/or NVQ level 2 in relevant subject (or equivalent)



Skills
  1. 1 year's relevant experience to include:
    At least 6 months working in a busy laboratory or laboratory prep area
    Previous experience in laboratory waste disposal and hazardous chemical handling/disposal.
    Experience of using/maintaining general laboratory equipment.
  2. Working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment and processes.
  3. Understanding of relevant regulations and procedures including Health and Safety requirements.
  4. IT skills
  5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  6. Ability to develop and demonstrate standard equipment and techniques
  7. Ability to prioritise duties within own work schedule, under management of senior colleagues
  8. Problem solving skills

Job Purpose: To provide a technical support service to academic and research staff and students.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Perform and record receipt of specimens and goods (reagents, consumables, etc) into the laboratory in accordance with SOPs and policies. 
2.    Operate and carry out routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as directed.  Ensure general laboratory tidiness.
3.      Perform regular inventory of stock and monitoring levels of stocks/stores to ensure there is adequate stock at all times for the area.
4.    Maintain accurate records of results as required by UKAS and other regulatory bodies and in a manner that will enable them to be accessed and interpreted as required 
5.    Maintain sample tracking processes and records and contribute to shipments of samples and reagents as required.
6.    Undertake core laboratory tasks such as preparation of solutions, storage of reagents and chemicals and appropriate waste disposal duties.
7.    Comply with Health and Safety procedures affecting self and others.
8.    Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by Supervisor.
 



Qualifications

Academic and/or vocational qualifications i.e. a minimum of 5 GCSE?s A-C and/or NVQ level 2 in relevant subject (or equivalent)



Skills
  1. 1 year's relevant experience to include:
    At least 6 months working in a busy laboratory or laboratory prep area
    Previous experience in laboratory waste disposal and hazardous chemical handling/disposal.
    Experience of using/maintaining general laboratory equipment.
  2. Working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment and processes.
  3. Understanding of relevant regulations and procedures including Health and Safety requirements.
  4. IT skills
  5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  6. Ability to develop and demonstrate standard equipment and techniques
  7. Ability to prioritise duties within own work schedule, under management of senior colleagues
  8. Problem solving skills

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Field researchers will assist participants in completing an online survey that is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. The field researcher will answer any questions that the participant may have and provide assistance when needed.

Training will be provided to familiarise field researchers with the survey tool, and during data collection a member of the research team will be on-site for supervision.

It is anticipated that the field researcher will help out with data collection for one day per week (8 hours) during September ? November 2024.

Please provide an up-to-date CV with education and employment history, including any paid and voluntary roles.

 



Qualifications

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Skills


Registered student/staff at Queen?s University Belfast. 
Desirable criteria:
 Experience using online survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms).
 Experience conducting field research (e.g., intercept surveys, interviews). 
Experience of taking initiative and solving problems in a working/volunteering environment with minimal supervision.
Willingness to complete the training required to undertake the role.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours ? this may include on weekends (one day). Some evening work may be required.

 

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