Camp Activity Leader - Camp Beaumont
Camp Activity LeaderCamp Beaumont - Latymer Upper School
About the Role
As a Group Leader at Camp Beaumont, you’ll play a key role in creating fun, engaging and unforgettable experiences for children aged 3 -14.
Working as part of our activity team, you’ll help deliver our award-winning multi-activity day camps, ensuring children are safe, supported and having an amazing time throughout their day.
You’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a range of activities, which could include archery, football, tennis, dance, swimming, arts and crafts and much more.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting engaging activities for children aged 3 - 14.
- Creating a fun, energetic and inclusive environment where every child can get involved.
- Supervising children throughout the day and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Supporting the Head Group Leader and wider management team with the smooth running of camp.
- Building positive relationships with children, parents/carers and fellow team members.
- Encouraging children to try new activities, develop confidence and make new friends.
- Adapting activities to suit different ages, abilities and interests.
- Following Camp Beaumont’s safeguarding, health and safety and operational procedures.
- Getting involved in all aspects of camp life and being willing to step in wherever needed.
A Day in the Life of a Group Leader
No two days at Camp Beaumont are the same!
One minute you could be leading a team game on the sports field; the next you could be helping children create something amazing in arts and crafts or supporting a swimming session.
As a Group Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the camp experience. Keeping children active, engaged and having fun while making sure they feel safe, included and supported throughout the day.
About You
We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic and positive people who genuinely enjoy working with children and want to make a difference to their school holidays.
You will ideally have:
- Bags of energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence to lead activities and engage groups of children.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently.
- A fun, friendly and approachable personality.
- The ability to work as part of a team and support your colleagues.
- A willingness to get involved and give every activity a go.
- An awareness of safeguarding children; full training will also be provided.
Must Haves
- 17 years old or over.
- Available to work during the school holidays.
- A UK/EU citizen with 2 x right to work IDs.
- A genuine interest in working with children and creating positive experiences.
- The energy and enthusiasm to work in a busy, active holiday camp environment.
- Successful candidates must be able to complete the required background checks.
Desirable
- Previous holiday camp or children's activity experience.
- Experience coaching sports, leading activities or facilitating workshops.
- A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification, PGCE or similar.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Don't have all of the above? Don't worry! We provide training and support to help you feel confident and ready to work on camp.
What Happens Next?
Think you’ve got what it takes to join the Camp Beaumont team? Our recruitment process is designed to make sure we find the right people to join our camps.
• Apply: Submit your CV or complete our application form, making sure you tell us about your experience, skills and availability.
• Initial Screening: If your application meets our requirements, you’ll be asked to complete a short set of screening questions. This helps us understand more about your experience, suitability for the role and what you could bring to camp.
• Virtual Group Interview: Candidates who progress through screening will be invited to a virtual group interview. This is your opportunity to meet the recruitment team, demonstrate your communication skills and show us why you’d be a great addition to Camp Beaumont.
• Selection & Background Checks: Following the interview stage, successful candidates will be selected to join our team. Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS and two professional references.
• Paid Training: Before joining us on camp, you’ll be required to attend a fully paid training day. This is an important part of the process and will ensure you understand our expectations, safeguarding procedures and how to deliver a safe, fun and successful camp experience.
Why Camp Beaumont?
No two days are the same at Camp Beaumont. Join us and be part of a team that creates fun, confidence-building adventures and unforgettable memories for children throughout the school holidays.
• Make a real difference: Help children build confidence, make new friends, try new things and create memories that last a lifetime.
• Grow your experience: Develop your childcare, activity leadership, communication and safeguarding skills.
• Work in fantastic locations: Join our established camps across London and the Home Counties.
• Award-winning training: Receive industry-leading training and development, with training provided and paid for by us.
• Be part of something bigger: Join a growing global company with opportunities across our wider group, including our expanding presence in Asia.
• Family fun for less: Enjoy 50% off Camp Holidays for your children and 20% off for family and friends.
• Bring a friend: Earn through our refer-a-friend scheme when you introduce someone to the Camp Beaumont team.
• Weekends are yours: Our camps run Monday to Friday, giving you your weekends free to relax, recharge and enjoy your time off.
Pay
We offer competitive rates of pay, with Group Leader rates ranging from £10.85- £12.71 per hour, depending on age and experience.
Hourly rate is age dependent and includes holiday pay.
Join Camp Beaumont and become part of a team that brings energy, adventure and fun to every camp. Whether you’re leading a sports activity, getting creative with arts and crafts or simply making sure every child feels included, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences.
Apply today and make this October Half Term one to remember at Camp Beaumont!
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for employment with Camp Beaumont. Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure