JOB DESCRIPTION: Weekend Programme Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Deputy Head Pastoral
DIRECT REPORTS: Part time weekend duty staff
JOB TYPE: Weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday total of **Apply on
the website** Hrs.
fixed term contract.
SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION:
The King?s Hospital is looking to recruit a Weekend Programme
Coordinator to manage the weekend programme and staff. This is an
exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to work with young people and
manage a team of enthusiastic weekend programme duty staff members.
The successful candidate will be fully committed to the aims and
ideals of boarding school life and demonstrate the ability to deliver
excellent levels of leadership and pastoral care.
THE WEEKEND PROGRAMME COORDINATOR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
* Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into
contact, including knowing how to report any concerns about a
child?s welfare.
* Development and Management of the full Weekend Programme.
* Generate and review weekend programme budget with the Head of
Finance and Operations.
* Actively engage with the Boarding House parents.
* Develop in conjunction with the Director of Boarding continuous
personal development plans for all direct report weekend staff.
* Health and Safety training for all weekend staff.
* Manage staff requirements on a yearly basis, working closely with
HR and Director of Boarding.
* Planning and managing activities and events to enhance the
personal and social development of the students both in the School and
in the community.
* Communication to parents and students, publishing programming via
email and on notice boards on a weekly basis.
* Motivating students to sign up for activities and events.
* Maintaining records required by accounts office to ensure correct
billing occurs.
* Actively enforcing prep protocols.
* Be highly visible around the school when on duty.
* Actively engaging students in conversation, academic support, and
social events.
* Ensure control measures are adhered to ensure the
?whereabouts? of students.
* Actively cultivating and encouraging leadership capacity in
weekend duty staff.
* Understanding and then fairly and consistently enforcing
Residential Life rules and policies.
* Familiarity with and the ability to effectively implement
emergency protocols in the event of fire or other emergency.
The above main duties are not exclusive and may vary without changing
the character of the job or level of the responsibility.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_ESSENTIAL SKILLS:_
* Proven management experience, which incorporates detailed planning,
successful implementation and effective monitoring and evaluation of
strategies.
* Experience of managing a team of direct reports.
* Experience of working with young people (**Apply on the
website**).
* Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with a
range of people.
* Ability to develop the weekend program with a wide range of
activities and events to enhance the personal and social development
of the students both in the School and in the community.
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and
personal boundaries with children and young people.
* Strong Budgeting skills.
* Leadership qualities, including energy, resilience and ability to
enthuse and motivate others.
* An ability to relate well to colleagues, parents and students.
* Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Flexible approach to work.
* A respect for confidentiality.
* A full driver?s licence.
_DESIRABLE SKILLS:_
* Experience of working in youth organisations and or community
programmes.
* High level of organization and initiative.
* Approachability, accessibility and flexibility.
* First Aid Training.
* A commitment to a career working with young people.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate is likely to hold a degree in a Social
Science subject.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply with cover letter and CV to Linda Toland HR Manager **Apply on
the website**
The closing date for applications is 1.**Apply on the website**pm
Friday **Apply on the website**nd July, **Apply on the website**.
CHILD PROTECTION: This post is subject to acceptable references and
clearance from the Garda vetting Bureau as part of the school?s
legal requirements and commitment to providing a safe environment for
our pupils.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
