Sub Camp Leader

SUB CAMP LEADER

Responsible to:	Heads of Sub Camps
Responsible for:	Responsible for one of the sub camps at WINGS. Supporting the Head of Sub Camps in the development and delivery of the WINGS experience for units.
Works with:	Heads of Sub Camps Other WINGS Sub Camp Leaders Sub Camp Deputy Leader Sub Camp Team Members
Role purpose and scale:	This role will involve leading the sub camp team to ensure unit leaders and participants have a quality WINGS experience.
Key activities of the role:	Specific Responsibilities: Prior to the event Attendance at team meetings (some face to face, some electronic) and working closely with the Deputy Camp Leader and other Sub Camp Leaders. Work with other Sub Camp Leaders to maintain consistent communication to unit leaders; Liaise with other Sub Camp Leaders and the Marketing & IT Team to submit requirements to be input into the communications plan and ensure the information is provided by deadlines given. Manage the sub camp’s communication channels and share information with members of the group. Identify risks and issues at the earliest opportunity and discuss these with the Deputy Camp Leader and other Sub Camp Leaders to plan their resolution. At the event Lead the sub camp team to work effectively together as a team and as part of the wider camp. Support arrivals and departures, ensuring units know where to pitch, can orientate themselves within the camp and assist with initial enquiries as well as helping with packing down the camp at the end of the week. Manage the communication of information between the Central Leadership Team and the Sub Camp Team Members and ensure that all information is available and Team Members are fully briefed. Manage the welfare and pastoral needs of the sub camp (including own Team Members) To run daily sub camp meetings with the unit leaders on the sub camp To be the first port of call for any issues or concerns raised by unit leaders or participants After the event Provide feedback to the Heads of Sub Camp to be collated and passed on to the next WINGS team. Other WINGS related roles as appropriate.
Time Commitment	Your involvement will begin as soon as your appointment has been confirmed and will end with the delivery of the final audited accounts and closure reports. As well as attending the WINGS event itself, you will be expected to attend WINGS team meetings, and other meetings and events as required.
Role requirements	By accepting this role: You will be required to become a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) or the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) if not already. You will be required to hold a current DBS Disclosure through either Girlguiding or The Scout Association UK. The appointee must: a) accept the values of Scouting and Guiding b) agree not to promote any beliefs, behaviours or practices that are not compatible with the values of Scouting or Guiding c) agree to work within the policies and rules of both Associations d) have not been convicted of any other offence(s) or subject to disciplinary proceedings relevant to this role
Person specification	Experience of previous large scale camps would be desirable, particularly managing a sub camp at a Guiding/Scouting event. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a number of the following competencies: Ability to lead a team Ability to work as part of a team, enthusiastic for any challenge A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to go the extra mile for the participants Strong organisational skills Strong communication skills Able to think creatively, adapt, reassess and solve problems leading up to and during the event Ability to summarise information for different audiences Ability to maintain independent and objective judgement
Benefits of getting involved	There are many benefits of getting involved in WINGS as a volunteer. These will vary from volunteer to volunteer but might include: Looks great on your CV Develop your own skills and gain valuable experience A great way to support Guiding and Scouting and make a difference to the young people who are attending Meet new people and make new friends from around the world
Application and appointment	For additional information or for an initial chat, please email Rob our Head of People – [email protected]. Alternatively please complete the short-form to register your interest.