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Emerald Cultural Institute provides a transformative educational and cultural experience within a positive, nurturing environment where both students and staff can grow and prepare to meet their personal and professional goals.
JOB TITLE : Activity Leader
RESPONSIBLE FOR : Injecting life into the Activities Programme, delivering engaging and culturally enriching experiences while supervising students to ensure their well-being, safety, and discipline.
DATES : Middle of June – Middle of August
LOCATION: Campuses across the City Centre, Rathgar and Ranelagh areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Attend the Mandatory Training Day to learn about the role, activities, and health and safety requirements.
Welcome students on their first day with site orientation, assisting with check-ins, and organizing initial icebreaker activities.
Monitor students’ health, safety, welfare, and discipline, identifying and preventing discrimination, bullying, and damage.
Ensure student attendance and supervision through regular roll calls at meetings, lunchtime, and in the evenings.
Develop and implement game plans for all in-school and evening activities, ensuring thorough preparation.
Lead activities and excursions at scheduled times over six days each week, providing engaging, fun, and positive guidance.
Ensure thorough knowledge of all scheduled trips, excursions, and activities, reading all relevant materials and ensuring student engagement.
Encourage full and enthusiastic student participation by leading by example.
Review and check risk assessments for all activities, both on-site and off-site, ensuring safety measures are in place.
Complete attendance records and report non-attendance or disciplinary issues.
Cooperate with the Centre Manager, Activity Coordinator, Educational Tour Operators, and accreditation inspectors for activity evaluation.
Collaborate with the academic team, attend staff meetings, and participate in training sessions.
Create a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
Any other duties as requested.
This list is not exhaustive
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA :
Recognised Leisure Qualification (e.g., specialist coaching qualification, First Aid).
Proven experience working with teenagers in a residential or activity programme.
Legal entitlement to work in Ireland.
Garda Vetting Certification (mandatory for working with minors in Ireland).
Fluent verbal and written English skills.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and capable of motivating students.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
A collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
Completion of Online Training Modules and Tusla Child Protection Training.
Attendance at the All Staff Training Day.
Availability to work from mid-June to mid-August 2025.
Ability to commute to City Centre, Rathgar and Ranelagh.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA :
Experience leading cultural or recreational activities.
Knowledge of Irish culture and history to enhance the student experience.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES PROVIDED :
Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
Access to detailed activity plans and materials.
SALARY :
Commensurate with experience.
Emerald Cultural Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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