Assistant Camp Manager at German-English Language Immersion Camp

The Assistant Camp Manager is expected to collaborate with the Camp Manager in ensuring the efficient management and smooth running of the camp. Through working closely with the Camp Manager in supervising teaching and activity staff the Assistant Camp Manager shares the responsibility for meeting Alpadias ambition of an enjoyable and developing camp experience for all students in an atmosphere that is both respectful inspiring and safe. The Assistant Camp Manager is directly responsible for supervising activities and excursions programme and managing the Activity Leader team creating activity schedules managing risks corresponding with external activity partners and more.

Qualifications :

Essential Criteria 

• Experience in staff management and leadership in a professional setting. 

• Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity 

• Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum) and ability to liaise with activity providers 

• Fluency in English 

• High level self-sufficiency growth mindset and proven track record of solution-oriented problem solving skills 

• High physical mental and emotional resilience

• High energy level excitement and comfort speaking in front of large groups 

• Availability during management training in Berlin (June 10-17 2025) and the entire summer season (June 24-August 9)

Desired Criteria 

• Fluency in German and English 

• Experience in outdoor education or summer camps 

• Drivers License and ability to drive a minivan 

Additional Information :

What we offer 

• A weekly summer salary of EUR 810-900 EUR DOE
• 7 days of pre-summer management training on child development outdoor facilitation and solution-focused positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques 
• First Aid and CPR Certification 
• Full Room and Board with a private room 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 a manager 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 

Location of our camps and corresponding dates of commitment:  

• Freiburg Camp: 20.06.2026 - 08.08.2026  
• Berlin-Wannsee Camp: 28.06.2026 - 08.08.2026 
• Heidelberg Camp: 28.06.2026 - 08.08.2026 
• Frankfurt-Lahntal Camp: 20.06.2026 - 08.08.2026 
• Engelberg Camp (Switzerland): 28.06.2026. - 01.08.2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract