Tennis Trainer and Activity Leader at Language Immersion Summer Camp

ALPADIA Language Schools; Engelberg; On-site; CHF 22,750 - 31,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly summer salary of 500-700 CHF

Full room and board

Travel reimbursement up to 160 EUR

Job summary

ALPADIA Language Schools is seeking a Tennis Trainer to lead activities for international students over the summer. You will ensure engaging experiences through language immersion while managing daily camp operations.

Successful candidates should have professional tennis coaching experience, a basic proficiency in German, and the ability to work energetically with children. The position also includes a weekly salary, full room and board, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have availability for 5 weeks during summer.
• Experience in meaningful, professional teamwork is required.
• Driver’s License preferred and ability to drive a minivan is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun activities and excursions for international students.
• Manage daily camp operations including attendance checks.
• Assist during wake‑ups and bedtime and lead evening programs.

Skills

Experience coaching tennis in a professional capacity

Experience working with children or young people

Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum)

Fluency in English

High energy level and comfort speaking in front of groups

Job description

Alpadia Language Schools offers all-year round schools in Montreux, Berlin, Freiburg and Lyon, teaching French and German. Alpadia also provides English, French and German summer courses for juniors and teens in Europe and North America. Initially established in 1996, and now larger than ever, our mission is to encourage language development through immersion and expand the horizons of our students.

Job Description

Our Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students, following Alpadia’s innovative approach to language immersion and experiential learning. As the resident Tennis Trainer you will work closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring students experience meaningful adventures full of learning and personal growth. You will also be responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the camp, including attendance checks, assisting during wake‑ups and bedtime, and leading camp‑wide evening programs.

Essential Criteria

• Experience coaching tennis in a professional capacity
• Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity
• Some German proficiency (spoken B1‑B2 minimum) and ability to learn activity‑specific vocabulary for 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 27 – August 2)

Desired Criteria

• Fluency in German and English
• Experience in outdoor education or summer camps
• Driver’s License and ability to drive a minivan

What We Offer

• Weekly summer salary of 500‑700 CHF, depending on experience
• Two days of pre‑summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and conflict resolution techniques
• Full room and board throughout the summer
• Travel reimbursement up to 160 EUR
• Recommendation bonuses for other staff members you refer
• 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 for your CV

Dates of Commitment

27.06.2025 – 02.08.2026

Please Note

• All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable) and 3 professional references
• 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 (CV and cover letter outlining how you will contribute to the success of our camp, and the kind of personal and professional growth you are looking for through the experience).