Activity Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)
1. Contract
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 students in our care
3. Ensure afternoon activities and/or Premium activities are properly prepared and delivered, giving particular thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity
4. Ensure session plans and risk assessments are prepared for all afternoon and evening activities
5. Hold daily meetings with the activity team, delegating sessions to them as per their skills and interests
6. Ensure quality excursions are prepared and delivered, which inspire and motivate our students. Take a lead in ensuring the Excursion Pack is ready before each outing containing student lists, itineraries, risk assessments and tasks
7. Create and display the student lists for excursions and activities in good time
8. Assist in the management of student attendance for activities and excursions
9. Manage the student arrival activity sign-up process for weekly activity planning
10. Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia across the co-curricular programme
11. Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
12. Manage students’ behavior at all times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
13. Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety regulations, ensuring other Activity Leaders do the same
14. Liase with and respond to the Customer Care Team about activity programme issues, incidents and enrolments
15. Lead & assist with the training and induction of staff members
16. Assist Activity Leaders with their preparation/delivery of activities and complete session observations to ensure they are of a high quality
17. Validate and confirm the reservations with excursions and Premium+ providers as well as coach companies. Adapt participant numbers compared to the initial reservation when needed
18. Validate and confirm the payment method with excursions providers
19. Ensure sufficient provision of public transport tickets where needed
20. Prepare and distribute staff rotas for the activity leader team
21. Supervise students’ free time actively and professionally, taking a lead in ensuring ALPADIA’s ratios are maintained at all times
22. Ensure rules in the residence are followed at all times and the accommodation is kept tidy
23. Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, with staff cover provided as necessary
24. Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure if necessary
25. Ensure the proper supervision of students at meal times
26. Contribute to or lead the Reviews and Appraisals of other Activity Leaders
27. Contribute to daily staff meetings to feedback camp process improvements and pass on important information
28. Take a lead to control all booking and administrative requirements of the co-curricular part of the programme, updating our systems as appropriate
Qualifications
Your profile:
Essential:
29. Proven experience managing or coordinating activities in a summer camp, youth programme, or educational/recreational environment.
30. Experience supervising and supporting Activity Leaders or similar staff teams.
31. Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and deliver a varied and engaging activity programme.
32. Experience ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
33. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
34. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with staff and participants.
35. Good understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment procedures.
36. Ability to handle logistics, scheduling, and last-minute changes efficiently.
37. Creative approach to designing and improving activity programmes.
38. Confident in managing behaviour and resolving conflicts calmly and fairly.
39. Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, recreation, youth work, sports, or event management.
40. Energetic, proactive, and dependable.
41. Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
42. Positive, approachable, and motivating leader.
43. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and camp demands.
44. Passionate about providing a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.
45. A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
Desirable:
46. Experience working in an international or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) summer camp.
47. Formal qualification in leadership, education, sports coaching, outdoor education, or creative arts.
48. Experience in staff training, mentoring, or performance management.
49. Knowledge of another language.
50. Strong administrative and IT skills (Google Workspace, Excel, or camp management systems).
51. Experience organising large events or excursions.
52. Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding certifications (or willingness to obtain before camp begins).
Additional Information
Additional information
We offer you:
53. A developing and enriching summer experience
54. The chance to make long term connections and friends
55. Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
56. A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
57. Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
58. Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
59. Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
60. An industry competitive salary
61. Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
62. An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
63. Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression