On Site Activity Co-ordinator

overview

You will assist the Activity Manager in executing the onsite activities on offer in your centre's programme.

This involves organizing the spaces that will be used for each activity and liaising with the enterprise staff of the school you are based at.

At Dusemond, we're not just offering a job but an opportunity to contribute to an enriching experience that transforms lives. Our guiding principles are rooted in our core values of CHEERS - Care, Honesty, Energy, Empathy, Respect & Smiles - guide our mission.

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Working as a Onsite Activity Co-Ordinator allowed me to develop on the skills I'd used as an Activity Leader over the last two summers. I gained invaluable people management experience and a huge amount of satisfaction playing such an important part of making sure the activity programme was a success, with the students enjoying every minute! Of course there were challenges, but being part of such an amazing team made it so much easier.

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Key responsibilities:

Our onsite programmes are a diverse mix of sports, arts and crafts and creative activities; this involves collaborating with external providers such as bushcraft, funfairs and DJs. You'll be responsible for:

Managing the inventory of equipment and making sure the Activity Leaders have what they need for any session
Planning ahead to anticipate when materials may need re-stocking and communicating with the Activity Manager about stock ordering
Assisting the Activity Manager in liaising with external providers
Have a good relationship with our host school, and making sure everyone is respectful of the facilities we are using - and that the correct facilities have been booked
Making sure everything is packed away and the venue tidy when the session is over

Delivering Onsite Activities

Full Board

Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract. No deduction will be made for this.

Salary

£605* per week

Holiday Pay

12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Travel Allowance

£30 one off payment to help towards the cost of travel to and from the centre.

Working Hours

Up to 48 hours per week based on 6 working days.

Reporting to

Activity Manager

Locations

York, Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales & Cheltenham.

Available Contract Dates

Temporary - April, July & August 2025

Pre-joining training dates

Staff are required to attend 2 x paid training days in advance of joining any programme.

The activity team is managed by the Activity Manager, but during onsite sessions you will often be the senior staff member "on the ground".

You’ll be expected to:

Giving clear instructions to the activity team on the day
Make sure the Activity Leaders are energetic, motivated and engaging with the students
Supporting less experienced staff members where necessary
Listening to any feedback that might come from the Group Leaders
Getting involved yourself!

Leadership

Positive feedback from Activity Management
High levels of student engagement in Onsite Activities
Positive feedback from groups and the host school about the onsite programme

Key Performance Indicators

Working with the Welfare team

Issues may arise during activities where you need the support of the Welfare team - first aid or logistical support where a Welfare Officer might be useful to keep things running smoothly.

eligibility

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You must

be over 18 years of age
be eligible to work in the UK
get an enhanced DBS check**

You should

have existing summer school experience
have some existing people management experience
be organised and diligent
be proactive and a good communicator

It's a plus if

your a first aider
you've done this before!

* £50 per week extra for returning staff

** Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS

check and cover the cost.

Team Briefings

You may be required to deliver the team briefings for that day's onsite programme and make sure that every AL is clear on their responsibilities.

Arrivals and Excursions

Arrival day is challenging for everyone, and every member of the management team will need to get involved in supporting the Centre Manager

On some occasions, you may also be required to perform the AL role on excursions.

Community & pastoral Care

Everyone is responsible for the students' safeguarding and welfare

Working for Dusemond means:

Lasting Friendships

Our staff build close friendships and camaraderie that often lasts well beyond the end of our programmes, with the chance to be re-united the next season!

Career progression

If you thrive in the amazing environments we work so hard to create, you’ll want to grow with us. Many first year staff return to become supervisors and managers.

References Provided

The broad range of skillsets required, make Dusemond centres excellent places to develop and substantiate your abilities for future roles.

Year-round opportunities

Flexible, on and off season opportunities in great places from York to Tuscany! Our best teachers and ALs are first in line to be offered!

Full Board

Switch “cost of living” for Costa Coffee! Our programmes are a great opportunity to work and save as all your meals and accommodation are provided on site.

Location, location location!

Beautiful, historic schools and great facilities like gyms and swimming pools for you to use, make your place of work a a pleasure to live in.

Materials & equipment

Everything you’ll need to do a great job is provided, along with the support and input of senior staff to help you excel in your role.

See the UK!

How many other jobs include a schedule of trips and excursion where you’ll take a lead and experience top UK destinations?