Activity and Excursion Leader
Activity and Excursion Leader
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1-3years
$ 703 - 1036
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Location and Dates:
Concordia University Irvine Housing available if desired
- Camp runs from June 29 August 9 2025
- 6 and 4 week contracts are available.
- 6 weeks from June 29th (checkin on June 27th training June 28th).
- 4 weeks from July 13th (checkin on July 11th training July 12th).
- 6 weeks from June 29th (checkin on June 27th training June 28th).
Job Description
You will oversee international students during oncampus activities as well as lead and supervise students during offcampus excursions. We are looking for both residential staff who will live oncampus as well as staff who can reliably commute.
Your key tasks will consist of but not be limited to:
Student Supervision:
- Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline welfare safety and security at all times.
- Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
- Inform management immediately of any issues
OffCampus Excursions
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
- Prepare for offsite excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information check and study directions to excursion sites etc..
- Provide information and share stories with students/chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
- Actively supervise interact with and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
- Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
- Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes/restaurants after each excursion if applicable.
- Assist at any time whether on duty or not with emergencies.
- Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
OnCampus Activities
- Lead oncampus activities such as music night volleyball etc.
- Assist in coordinating oncampus food activity deliveries including tasks such as picking up food setting up a dining area facilitating food distribution and cleaning up the dining area.
Session Opening and Closing Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections assembling welcome packets facilitating new student orientation and conducting campus tours among other responsibilities.
- Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
- Provide support during new student checkins.
- Assist with endofcourse ceremonies.
- Assist with room inspections during student checkouts and coordinate their airport transfers for a seamless departure experience.
Residential/Administrative/Miscellaneous:
- Ensure punctuality for all excursions and scheduled activities
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or current university student
- Native fluency in English.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Qualities
An ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
- Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication
- Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment
- Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students
- Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city s attractions to share with students
- Ability to guide students around the city independently.
- A good sense of direction and a strong knowledge of the city including the public transportation system.
- Adapts well to change showing flexibility in various situations
- Commits to working extended hours including weekends and holidays to ensure program success.
Application Procedure
Prior to offering a job to selected candidates YES USA will:
- Complete a reference check (names and contact details of three references are required).
- Run a background check.
Upon signing a job offer successful candidates will be required to:
- Submit a copy of their diploma(s) or transcripts along with other new hire paperwork.
Staff Training
- Virtual Training A training session via Zoom will be announced prior to the start of camp.
- InPerson Training YES USA offers onsite training one day prior to your employment start date with housing available for residential staff. A $100 bonus will be given upon successful completion of the contract to staff who participate in the inperson training.
Available Employee Benefits
- One day off per week.
- Training bonus (see above).
- Oncampus housing in a shared dorm (residential staff).
Hours
- Excursions on nonstudy days could begin as early as 10:30am and end at 10:00pm.
- Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1:30pm and end at 10:00pm.
- 57 Hours per week
Compensation:
- Residential Salary: $703 $875 per week
- Commuter Salary: $885 $1036 per week.
Knowledge of Southern California, event planning, management
Employment Type
Full Time
