Activity Leader (Fixed Term Summer Contract)
1. Full-time
Company Description
Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career.
You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work.
Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.
Job Description
Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.
Your role:
2. Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
3. Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities, giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity
4. Prepare and lead excursion sessions, giving thought to cultural immersion and student safety
5. Review session plans and excursion material in advance of sessions along with corresponding risk assessments
6. Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia
7. Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
8. Manage students’ behaviour, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
9. Prioritize the safety of students more than anything else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures
10. Supervise students’ free time actively and professionally. Ensure rules in the residence are always followed and the accommodation is kept tidy. Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them, as necessary
11. Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure
12. Supervise students at mealtimes
13. Ensure you complete all additional tasks as given by the Camp Manager
Qualifications
Your profile:
Essential:
14. Able to lead, motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers
15. Excellent communicator
16. Ability to work under pressure
17. Excellent organisational and effective communication skills
18. A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
19. Being flexible and adaptable to change
20. Display a positive, can do attitude
21. Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to its success
22. Experience of working with junior students in education or care settings
Desirable:
23. Experience working in holiday camps or similar organisations
24. Keen interest in culture and sport (preferably with relevant qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or First Aid qualification
25. Experience of working with international students
26. Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme
Additional Information
We offer you:
27. A developing and enriching summer experience
28. The chance to make long term connections and friends
29. Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
30. A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
31. Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
32. Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
33. Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
34. An industry competitive salary
35. Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
36. An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
37. Free entrance for all activities and excursions
38. Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
Did you know that staff members who work in summer camps develop skills that enhance their career advancement in the future?