Head of Outdoor Camp

Boomerang Club Gstaad is seeking an experienced highly organised and hands-on Head of Camp to lead the day-to-day operations of our outdoor summer camp in Gstaad.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who genuinely loves working with children has strong experience in outdoor camp or outdoor education settings and is confident managing both people and operations. The right candidate will be calm under pressure flexible practical and excited by the opportunity to live and work in the mountains.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced camp environment and is comfortable balancing team leadership scheduling administration parent communication problem-solving and on-the-ground support across the full camp operation.

Tasks

Key responsibilities

Oversee the daily running of the camp and ensure smooth operations across all programme areas

Lead support and manage the camp team throughout the season

Create and manage staff schedules daily logistics and operational planning

Support administration organisation and office-based camp coordination

Help maintain a high-quality safe and positive environment for children and staff

Respond quickly and calmly to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges

Work across the full camp operation from practical on-site support to management and planning

Support a flexible camp culture where teamwork adaptability and initiative are essential

Requirements

Required qualifications and experience

Fluent English

Teaching qualification or teaching certification

Valid first aid qualification

Confident driver with a full driving licence

Previous experience in outdoor camps outdoor education childrens activity programmes or similar settings

Previous experience managing or supervising teams

Strong scheduling organisational and administrative skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks at once in a busy fast-moving environment

Willingness to live and work in Gstaad Switzerland for the contract period

A genuine interest in working with children and contributing across all areas of camp

Preferred qualifications

French language skills

Experience in mountain alpine or adventure-based environments

Experience with rota planning camp logistics or multi-age programme coordination

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone reliable energetic and solution-focused with the maturity to lead a team and the flexibility to adapt to the changing pace of camp life. You should be equally comfortable handling office work staff coordination and practical day-to-day support on the ground.

This is not a desk-only role. It requires someone who is happy to be fully involved in camp life willing to step in where needed and excited to be part of a dynamic and growing company with future opportunities.