Summer School Leisure Manager

The role of Leisure Manager is one of high responsibility, directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to take overall responsibility for the preparation, installation, operation and outcomes of the Leisure Programme including off-site excursions as well as the airport transfer arrangements to and from the school. There will also be a strong reliance on team management as the Leisure Manager will be responsible for all staff whilst they are partaking in the leisure programme.

The ideal Leisure Manager will be extremely responsible and organised. They will be capable of leading a team and working in a highly pressurised environment. They will be familiar with the location and its surrounding places of interest as well as have a detailed understanding of a variety of sports and activities.

• To attend an expenses-paid induction day prior to the beginning of the contract (date and location to be arranged) and to have read and be fully conversant with the staff handbook, relevant Child Protection issues and all pertinent British Council requirements prior to the start of the period of employment (documents supplied prior to start of employment).
• To live on-site, board and lodging provided as part of the salary package, from three days prior to the start of the course until the last contracted day (which will include the night after students have left).
• To be apprised of all planned activity, excursion and transport information from within LAL, the host school and outside agencies to guarantee a smooth operation.
• To work closely with the Activity Co-ordinator and Excursion Co-ordinator in order to ensure the delivery of a well-organised leisure programme.
• To brief Activity Staff on all aspects of their responsibilities, including detailed briefings to all contracted staff in advance of their activities, excursions and/or transfers.
• To liaise with transport and leisure venue providers, catering, maintenance and administrative staff in advance and during the term of hire to guarantee the smooth and safe operation of all activities, excursions and transfers.
• To liaise with the Summer Schools Transfers Manager, the Centre Manager and Summer Schools Operations Manager to oversee smooth airport transfers to and from the summer school.
• To be responsible for re-confirming and/or booking transfers transport as assigned by the Summer Schools Transfers Manager.
• To oversee all arrangements concerning sporting and non-sporting activities, ensuring all students are able to enjoy a varied and well-balanced activity programme and all staff are aware of their duties and obligations before each activity/excursion/transfer commences.
• To follow and/or, where necessary, adapt the prescribed activity programme in full, making additional activities available upon request.
• To manage the Activity Staff as necessary to ensure all policies/procedures and deadlines are adhered to.
• To understand and be conversant with LAL Risk Assessment methods and conclusions.
• To ensure proper discipline is maintained throughout the duration of the course.
• To work with the Centre Manager in ensuring the leisure staff rota is adequate for the needs of the leisure programme.
• To nominate Activity Staff and, where deemed necessary other staff, areas of responsibility for the course as required.
• To manage the allocation of staff to the activity and transport programme in liaison with other senior members of summer school staff.
• To actively promote the welfare of LAL clients, including agents, students and International Group Leaders at all times.
• To carry out all tasks concerned with the setting up, administration and closing down of the school as advised by the Centre Manager.
• To address any student, International Group Leader or Host site representatives issues, complaints or suggestions by ensuring that the relevant LAL staff are made aware.
• To protect the property and equipment of the designated host school and LAL. Maintaining security and avoiding loss and/or damage in the residences.
• To act in a seemly and professional manner with all of LAL’s agents, clients and staff and not to engage in any activity which may bring LAL or designated host school into disrepute.
• To dress in a manner commensurate with the roles demanded of the position; smart casual for the office, LAL uniform for activities/sports and excursions. Any uniform supplied by LAL is to be returned at the end of the course.
• To ensure, when not on duty, that the Activity Co-ordinator and/or the Excursion Co-ordinator is apprised of all necessary information.
• To be fully conversant with regard to British Council Accreditation and statutory provisions for the welfare and protection of children and minors in relation to transport and activities.
• To occasionally deputise for the Centre Manager in their absence.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre Manager.

*Gross Basic Salary refers to Basic Salary plus Contract Completion Bonus (£35) upon successful completion of your agreed contract. Board (£30) and Accommodation (£33.11) allowances have already been deducted from this figure

**St John’s Ambulance, Red Cross or other recognised body (not including one-day Emergency First Aid course)

***Gross Basic plus holiday pay and qualifying points

NB: All bonuses (Contract Completion, Loyalty, Referral and Early Bird) and expense reimbursements are subject to successful completion of agreed contract, unless stated otherwise.

All amounts are gross (pre-tax and NIC), weekly and subject to statutory deductions at current rates.

In the event of a successful interview, the applicant will be offered the position and a reply in the first instance either by e-mail or in writing will be required.
A formal offer, confirming location, hours, dates & remuneration will be sent upon receipt of your email acceptance of the position. This will need to be signed and posted and/or scanned and e-mailed by return.

Any offer of work is subject to a face-to-face interview on arrival, a satisfactory CRB disclosure or equivalent and favourable references.

An electronic version of the employee handbook, containing the general terms and conditions of employment, will be made available in advance, with acceptance of these terms to be signed at induction on your first day.