On Site Activity Co-ordinator

Job overview

This role involves supporting the Activity Manager in delivering an exciting programme of on-site activities – helping to organise spaces, coordinate logistics, and liaise with school staff to make sure everything runs smoothly.

It calls for strong teamwork and adaptability – keeping the day flowing by anticipating needs, solving problems on the go, and working closely with your colleagues to create a fun and engaging atmosphere.

You’ll be at the heart of the action – ready to jump in wherever needed, bringing energy, positivity, and enthusiasm to every moment. You’ll be someone our students can rely on, embodying our core values of Care, Honesty, Energy, Empathy, Respect, and Smiles (CHEERS!) in everything you do.

On Site Activities

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

£645* per week

£50 returners bonus

Holiday Pay

12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Working Hours

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

Reporting to

Activity Manager

Locations

Uppingham, Rugby, Bedales & Cheltenham.

Available Contract Dates

Temporary – July & August 2026

Pre-joining training dates

Management staff are required to attend a paid training weekend in advance of starting their contract.

An online safeguarding course will need to be completed prior to your arrival at the centre.

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
Making sure staff have read and understood any relevant risk assessments
Planning ahead to anticipate when materials may need re-stocking
Proactively communicating with the Activity Manager about any operational or behavioural concerns
Assisting the Activity Manager in liaising with external providers and building a good relationship with our host school
Making sure that the correct facilities have been booked, and that everyone is respectful of the facilities we are using
Being confident in monitoring the flow of sessions, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and that students are supervised at all times
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 on-site sessions you will often be the senior staff member on the ground. You’ll be responsible for maintaining order, enthusiasm, and safety throughout each session and expected to:

Give clear, confident instructions to Activity Leaders and ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities
Lead by example: stay visible, engaged, and proactive and support Activity Leaders with behaviour management, engagement, and maintaining an organised environment
Encourage teamwork and hold Activity Leaders accountable for energy, professionalism, and adherence to our core values
Listen to feedback from both Activity Leaders and Group Leaders and act on it where appropriate
Liaise effectively with the Activity Manager, providing timely updates and suggestions for improvement
Get involved yourself and actively participate in sessions when needed

Key Performance Indicators

Consistent positive feedback from Activity Management
High levels of student engagement in on-site activities, demonstrating energy, enthusiasm, and participation
Positive feedback from groups and host schools about the quality and organisation of the on-site programme
Smooth, safe, and punctual delivery of all on-site activity sessions
Proactive problem-solving, showing initiative without needing direction
Clear and timely communication with the Activity Manager and Activity Leaders
Effective team coordination, ensuring the programme runs seamlessly
Ensure all staff are fully versed in appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding procedures for each activity

Arrivals and Excursions

Arrival days are busy and full of energy — they set the tone for the whole stay, and every member of the 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 arise, contributing flexibly and helping to keep the centre running smoothly.

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

Safeguarding and student wellbeing are everyone’s responsibility. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment, connect with students and contribute to a positive community.

You will need to ensure any safeguarding concerns raised by the activity staff are escalated as necessary.

Team Briefings

You may lead the daily team briefings for the on-site programme, ensuring everyone is aligned, prepared, and ready to deliver a great experience for our students.

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 a natural leader
have existing summer school experience

It's a plus if:

you are a first aider
you have existing people management experience
you have previously worked with Dusemond

** 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.