Activity Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)

Alpadia Language Schools develops language skills through summer courses in English, French and German for juniors across Europe. Alpadia enjoys a premium reputation being part of the Kaplan International Languages group. All our schools are in exclusive locations and provide a fantastic setting to thrive. Established in 1996 and ever-growing, Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion, broaden students’ horizons and inspire their futures. By joining Alpadia for Summer 2024, you will be a part of our growing, diverse, and vibrant team welcoming international students from around the world.

We also aim to provide a developing and enriching experience for our employees and to help you develop personally and professionally.

Job Description

Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2024 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves. 

Your role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students in our care
• Ensure afternoon activities and/or Premium activities are properly prepared and delivered, giving particular thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity
• Ensure session plans and risk assessments are prepared for all afternoon and evening activities
• Hold daily meetings with the activity team, delegating sessions to them as per their skills and interests
• Ensure quality excursions are prepared and delivered, which inspire and motivate our students. Take a lead in ensuring the Excursion Pack is ready before each outing containing student lists, itineraries, risk assessments and tasks
• Create and display the student lists for excursions and activities in good time
• Assist in the management of student attendance for activities and excursions
• Manage the student arrival activity sign-up process for weekly activity planning
• Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia across the co-curricular programme
• Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
• Manage students’ behavior at all times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
• Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety regulations, ensuring other Activity Leaders do the same
• Liase with and respond to the Customer Care Team about activity programme issues, incidents and enrolments
• Lead & assist with the training and induction of staff members
• Assist Activity Leaders with their preparation/delivery of activities and complete session observations to ensure they are of a high quality
• Validate and confirm the reservations with excursions and Premium+ providers as well as coach companies. Adapt participant numbers compared to the initial reservation when needed
• Validate and confirm the payment method with excursions providers
• Ensure sufficient provision of public transport tickets where needed
• Prepare and distribute staff rotas for the activity leader team
• Supervise students’ free time actively and professionally, taking a lead in ensuring ALPADIA’s ratios are maintained at all times
• Ensure rules in the residence are followed at all times and the accommodation is kept tidy
• Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, with staff cover provided as necessary
• Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure if necessary
• Ensure the proper supervision of students at meal times
• Contribute to or lead the Reviews and Appraisals of other Activity Leaders
• Contribute to daily staff meetings to feedback camp process improvements and pass on important information
• Take a lead to control all booking and administrative requirements of the co-curricular part of the programme, updating our systems as appropriate

Qualifications

Your profile:

Essential:

• Able to lead, motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers
• Experience working in holiday camps or similar organisations
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to work under pressure 
• High sense of responsibility, organisation and initiative
• A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel) 
• Ability to quickly familiarise oneself with bespoke databases
• Experience working with juniors 
• The ability to lead, manage and motivate a team

Desirable:

• Management experience in a summer school environment 
• Managing multiple departments and teams 
• Experience in a role involving organisation/logistics/travel 
• Keen interest in culture and sport (preferably with relevant

  qualifications

  such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or First Aid qualification)
• Ability to manage a team of diverse personalities and skills
• Management degree 
• Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s 
• Experience in similar role or Summer Camps

Additional Information

Additional information

We offer you:

• A competitive salary
• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
• An international working environment
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment: 

• London Woldingham: 19.06.24 - 09.08.24

Miscellaneous: 

• Typically a residential position with accommodation provided on site
• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)
• Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.

Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children? Are you ready to get involved and have a new, enriching experience? Send us your application! 

Unfortunately only applications accepted for an interview will receive a reply.