Organisation Activate Management Ltd Salary £14.47 Location Wiltshire Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 31 May 2026 Job Description HAF Multi Activity Camp Manager
Holiday, Activity and Food Camp
Location: Various UK Venues
Salary: £14.47per hour
Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm or 9:30am–5:30pm (venue dependent)
Travel Expenses: 30p per mile after the first 35 miles per day (uplift available for car share)
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About Activate HAF Camps
Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Camps are funded by the UK government to provide enriching activities and nutritious meals for children and young people eligible for benefits related free school meals.
At Activate, we provide a fun, safe and empowering environment where children enjoy a balance of physical activity, creative projects, challenges, gameplay and healthy lifestyle learning. All HAF participants receive a free hot meal each day, with our staff overseeing food service and hygiene processes.
Every day includes at least 60 minutes of physical activity and enriching sessions linked to nutrition and wellbeing. Camp life centres around teamwork and the Activate Games, with children earning points through attitude, participation and skill development using our BEST values: Bravery, Enthusiasm, Sportsmanship and Teamwork.
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Role: HAF Multi Activity Camp Manager
As a Camp Manager, you are responsible for the overall organisation, safety, enjoyment and smooth running of the camp. You will lead a team of coaches, liaise with venues and head office, and deliver an exceptional experience for every child and parent.
This role requires professionalism, strong organisation, confident communication and the ability to uphold “The Activate Way” throughout camp delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
Pre Camp
•Complete all Activate Camps training and onboarding.
•Review and understand the camp timetable and HAF curriculum.
•Prepare for site setup and staff deployment.
During Camp
•Lead daily setup and ensure all coaches receive clear tasks and expectations.
•Conduct ID checks for all coaches upon arrival.
•Inventory check of all equipment on the first morning.
•Manage registration and parent communication with professionalism.
•Oversee group allocation based on age, ability and activity.
•Ensure coaches deliver fun, engaging and varied sessions linked to the curriculum.
•Supervise break and lunchtime downtime.
•Support and provide feedback to coaches and assistant coaches.
•Lead on pastoral issues, safeguarding concerns and injury management.
•Maintain health, safety and wellbeing standards for all children.
•Facilitate daily welcome talks, staff introductions and camp rules.
•Ensure all children receive at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
•Deliver or oversee enriching activities focused on healthy lifestyles and nutrition.
•Serve meals, complete food temperature checks and maintain hygiene paperwork.
•Complete all daily documentation including registers, incident forms, hazard checks and cleaning schedules.
•Maintain a clean, safe, positive camp environment throughout the venue.
•Liaise confidently with parents, staff, the venue and head office as the main site contact.
Post Camp
•Ensure all equipment is packed away safely and photographed for head office.
•Complete all paperwork and return registers.
•Lead an end of day staff debrief and prepare the team for the next day.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
•Valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
•Strong safeguarding awareness
•Good understanding of health & safety
•Experience leading groups
•Passion for working with children
•Experience coaching or teaching sport
•Confident communicator with parents and staff
•Ability to deliver or support arts & crafts activities
Desirable
•Previous experience on multi activity or multi sport camps (preferably in a senior role)
•Additional teaching or coaching qualifications
To apply, please create an application on our website, here-