Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist at German Language Immersion Camp - Multiple Locations Available

Alpadia Language Schools from Kaplan International Languages offers all-year round schools in Montreux, Berlin, Freiburg and Lyon, teaching French and German, and summer courses for juniors and teens in Europe and North America. Our Activity Leaders are at the heart of the summer camp experience. They create engaging, memorable and enriching programmes that help international students build confidence, develop friendships, practise their language skills and experience new adventures. Working within our immersive language-learning environment, you will lead activities, excursions and evening programmes while helping to ensure the safety, wellbeing and personal development of students aged 10-17. This is a highly varied role that combines activity leadership, student supervision and operational support.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities for international students; Lead sports, games, team-building activities and social events; Support and supervise local and regional excursions; Maintain high levels of student engagement and participation; Encourage the use of German through the language immersion approach; Adapt activities to suit varying group dynamics, interests and abilities; Ensure the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of students throughout the programme; Supervise students during activities, excursions, meals and free time periods as assigned; Act as a positive role model and create an inclusive environment for all participants; Monitor student welfare and communicate concerns appropriately through camp procedures; Support safeguarding and risk management procedures at all times; Conduct attendance checks and maintain accountability for assigned student groups; Assist with student arrivals and departures; Support morning routines and wake-up duties when scheduled; Support evening routines and bedtime supervision when scheduled; Lead or assist with camp-wide evening programmes and special events; Assist with the smooth day-to-day operation of camp; Work collaboratively with colleagues to solve problems and support camp objectives

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people in a professional, volunteering or leadership capacity; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to build positive relationships with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds; High levels of physical, mental and emotional resilience; Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; Confidence leading activities and speaking in front of large groups; Enthusiasm, initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving; Ability to remain calm and professional during busy or unexpected situations; Excellent organisational and time-management skills; Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities; Willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by the rota; Availability for the full contracted summer period

Nice to have

Experience in summer camps, residential programmes or youth work; Experience in outdoor education, sports coaching or group facilitation; German language skills; First Aid certification; Experience leading excursions or large group activities; Driver's licence and ability to drive a minivan; Experience working in international or multicultural environments

Benefits

A weekly summer salary between 750-800 EUR (depending on experience); 2 days of pre-summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and solution-focused, positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques; Full Room and Board during the entirety of the summer; Travel Reimbursement up to 160 EUR; Recommendation Bonuses for other staff members referred; Opportunity to grow and develop skills as an educator while working in a team of youth work professionals