Summer Activity Manager

Bayswater Cyprus is looking for a dynamic, creative, and organized individual to join our team as a Summer Camp Activity Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a wide range of exciting and engaging activities for our campers. As the Activity Manager, you will ensure that all activities run smoothly, are fun, safe, and aligned with the camp’s educational and recreational goals. This position is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for working with children, and an enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences.

Cyprus- UCLan Cyprus, Pyla 21st June to 16th August

This is a residential position, so full board and accommodation is provided free of charge.

Position Summary 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Summer Programme – June to August 2026

The Activity Manager role at Bayswater Education has core responsibility for: 

• All non-academic activities at the summer centre
• Line-managing a team of Activity Leaders
• Finalising coach bookings and attraction bookings
• Booking additional excursions and tickets as necessary
• Organising the onsite afternoon and evening activity programme
• Organising the activity staff rota alongside the Centre Manager
• Liaising with Group Leaders about the activity/excursion programme

Key duties & responsibilities 

• Running the activity and excursion programme within the agreed budgetary guidelines and keeping an accurate record of expenditure
• Organising and scheduling the work of the team of Activity Leaders in the centre so they are utilised efficiently, and supervisory ratios are met
• Planning and organising activities and events, such as sports tournaments, talent shows, quiz nights, etc (delegating some aspects as necessary)
• Researching, planning, and coordinating full and half day excursions as included in the programme
• Checking bookings for activities and transport. Making additional bookings where necessary.
• Briefing your team daily on the upcoming activities and excursions
• Checking and supervising Activity Leaders to ensure that activities and excursions are run correctly
• Updating the Activities notice board regularly and communicating any changes to Group Leaders and staff
• Ensuring staff refer to risk assessments before participating in any activity or excursion; updating risk assessments as necessary
• Developing and maintaining a positive rapport with Group Leaders
• Checking and submitting Activity Leader time-sheets
• Checking and submitting expenses related to activities
• Ensure staff training and development needs are met

The nature of the role requires the candidate to work across all days of the week, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. The position includes one designated day off per week. Bayswater Cyprus is unable to accommodate holiday requests during the summer camp operating period.

What We Are Looking For

Knowledge, qualifications, and experience 

Essential

• An undergraduate degree
• Experience of working with groups of international students taking part in educational and/or activity programmes
• Experience of summer centre management and best practice
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding
• Experience of safeguarding of children/young people
• Experience of managing a team

Desirable

• Current First Aid certificate
• An appropriate qualification (e.g., Playwork, Childcare or Sports Leadership)

Skills and Attributes

• Fluent in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative and able to work across teams to deliver results
• Numerate and IT literate with competence in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Highly organised and able to manage a varied and demanding workload
• Resilient with a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Results-focused
• Has high expectations of self and others
• A team player and able to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people
• Customer-focused
• Committed to equality and diversity
• Committed to continuous improvement through being outward-looking and reflective

 Legal Requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in Europe
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of €650 per week
• Accommodation and full board provided
• A strong commitment to providing you with in-service support, training and professional development sessions

If you are interested then please can send your applications directly: cyprus@bayswater.ac

Bayswater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy you will be asked to explain any gaps in your work and education history. You will also be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check and provide the contact details of at least 2 referees, who will be asked specifically if they have any concerns about your suitability to work with people under 18. Evidence of eligibility to work in Cyprus must be provided at interview stage.