On Site Activity Co-ordinator
Job 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.
Staff stories
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.
Job details
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.
* All figures and information related to 2025, 2026 TBC.
Key responsibilities:
Delivering Onsite Activities
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
Leadership
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!
Key Performance Indicators
- 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
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.
Site Logistics
You’ll support the management team with any operational challenges that might arise
Centre Set Up
Everyone helps with setting up the centre to prepare for the students’ arrival – branding with Dusemond flags, posters and bunting, room checks and equipment inventory
Community & pastoral Care
Everyone is responsible for the students’ safeguarding and welfare
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.
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.
Your eligibility
You must:
- be over 18 years of age
- be eligible to work in the UK
- get an enhanced DBS check**
You should:
- be able to manage a crowd
- be an energetic team player
- be responsible and proactive
It's a plus if:
- your a first aider
- you have a special skill or talent
- you’ve done this before!
** Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS check and cover the cost.
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?
