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About the Role

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2027 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people who can engage and inspire young students, seeking an enriching and educational experience themselves.

Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students.
Ensure afternoon activities and/or Premium activities are properly prepared and delivered.
Prepare session plans and risk assessments for all afternoon and evening activities.
Hold daily meetings with the activity team, delegating sessions based on skills and interests.
Ensure quality excursions are prepared and delivered, inspiring and motivating students.
Take a lead in ensuring the Excursion Pack is ready before each outing.
Create and display student lists for excursions and activities in good time.
Assist in the management of student attendance for activities and excursions.
Manage the student arrival activity sign-up process for weekly activity planning.
Deliver the standard of quality that students and stakeholders expect across the co-curricular programme.
Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students.
Manage students’ behavior at all times, with judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate.
Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following Safeguarding and Health and Safety regulations.
Liase with and respond to the Customer Care Team about activity programme issues, incidents and enrolments.
Lead & assist with the training and induction of staff members.
Assist Activity Leaders with their preparation/delivery of activities and complete session observations.
Validate and confirm reservations with excursions and Premium+ providers as well as coach companies.
Validate and confirm the payment method with excursions providers.
Ensure sufficient provision of public transport tickets where needed.
Prepare and distribute staff rotas for the activity leader team.
Supervise students’ free time actively and professionally, ensuring ALPADIA’s ratios are maintained.
Ensure rules in the residence are followed and the accommodation is kept tidy.
Ensure students go to bed and wake up at appropriate times, with staff cover provided as necessary.
Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure if necessary.
Ensure the proper supervision of students at meal times.
Contribute to or lead the Reviews and Appraisals of other Activity Leaders.
Contribute to daily staff meetings to feedback camp process improvements and pass on important information.
Take a lead to control all booking and administrative requirements of the co-curricular programme, updating systems as appropriate.

Requirements

Proven experience managing or coordinating activities in a summer camp, youth programme, or educational/recreational environment.
Experience supervising and supporting Activity Leaders or similar staff teams.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and deliver a varied and engaging activity programme.
Experience ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with staff and participants.
Good understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment procedures.
Ability to handle logistics, scheduling, and last-minute changes efficiently.
Creative approach to designing and improving activity programmes.
Confident in managing behaviour and resolving conflicts calmly and fairly.
Energetic, proactive, and dependable.
Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
Positive, approachable, and motivating leader.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and camp demands.
Passionate about providing a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.
A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel).
Experience working in an international or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) summer camp.
Experience in staff training, mentoring, or performance management.
Knowledge of another language.
Strong administrative and IT skills (Google Workspace, Excel, or camp management systems).
Experience organising large events or excursions.
Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding certifications (or willingness to obtain before camp begins).

Skills

Leadership
Organisation
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Health and safety
Safeguarding
Risk assessment
Logistics management
Scheduling
Conflict resolution
IT competency
Administrative skills

Location

London-City, Goldsmiths University

Work Type

Summer
Residential
Full-time

Experience Level

Management
Coordination
Supervision
Leadership

Education Level

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, recreation, youth work, sports, or event management.
Formal qualification in leadership, education, sports coaching, outdoor education, or creative arts.

Salary/Compensations

Industry competitive salary
Attractive bonus options for returners

Benefits

Developing and enriching summer experience
Chance to make long term connections and friends
Meaningful engagement with international students
Sense of belonging with returning staff members
Development of social, relationship and leadership skills
Professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
Role training
Experiential learning
Unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
Accommodation provided on site
Possibility of career progression

About the Company

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.
Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme.
Work in an international team of like-minded, positive people dedicated to making a difference.
Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity.
In 2026 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.

Equal Opportunity

At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all.
We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.