Our Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students following Alpadias innovative approach to language immersion and experiential learning. You will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers ensuring our students have a meaningful adventurous time in camp full of learning and personal growth while offering your expert supervision and safety. Additionally youll take an active role in the day-to-day operations of camp via attendance checks helping out during wake-ups and bedtime and leading camp-wide Evening Programs.
Qualifications :
Essential Criteria
- Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity
- Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum) ability to learn activity-specific vocabulary to ensure language immersion
- Fluency in English
- High physical mental and emotional resilience
- Experience in meaningful professional teamwork
- High energy level excitement and comfort speaking in front of large groups
- Availability for 5 weeks of the summer (June 28-August 3)
Desired Criteria
- Fluency in German and English
- Experience in outdoor education or summer camps
- Drivers License and ability to drive a minivan
- Availability for the entire summer season (June 21 August 9) and during staff training in Berlin (June 16-20)
Additional Information :
We offer you:
- 5 days of pre-summer staff training on language immersion child development outdoor facilitation and solution-focused positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Full Room and Board during the entirety of the summer
- Travel Reimbursement up to 160 EUR
- Recommendation Bonuses for other staff members that you send our way
- a chance to grow and develop your skills as an educator while working in a team of dedicated youth work professionals throughout the summer. Alpadia combines 29 years of experience in language teaching with student-focused innovative learning approaches in a summer camp setting making it a valuable professional experience to have on your CV
- Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
Location of our course centre : 6390 Engelberg Switzerland
Dates of commitment:
- Engelberg: 28th June 2025 to 3rd August 2025
- Staff Training (optional in Berlin) June 16 - June 20 2025
Miscellaneous:
- This is a residential position with accommodation provided on site
- All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo a Criminal Background Check / Police Check
Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children Are you ready to get involved and have a new enriching experience So send us your application (CV and cover letter) through SmartRecruiters.
Only applications accepted for an interview will receive a reply.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract