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

ALPADIA Language Schools SA; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Room and board provided

Travel reimbursement up to 160 EUR

Recommendation bonuses

Staff training before summer

Professional development in youth work

Zusammenfassung

ALPADIA Language Schools SA is seeking an Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist for its German language immersion camps in multiple locations. The role involves leading activities for teens, guiding language immersion, and ensuring a safe, engaging camp experience.

Responsibilities include designing excursions, supervising groups, and collaborating with teachers to deliver daily language-focused activities.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity.
• Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum).
• Fluency in English.
• High energy level and comfort speaking in front of large groups.
• Availability for at least 5 weeks of the summer.
• Driver’s License and ability to drive a minivan is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Deliver fun activities and excursions to international students following Alpadia’s immersion approach.
• Work closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers to ensure meaningful camp experiences.
• Lead camp-wide Evening Programs and assist with day-to-day camp operations.
• Support campers’ social, emotional, and cultural development and ensure safety.

Kenntnisse

German proficiency

English fluency

Experience with children

Public speaking

Jobbeschreibung

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

Contract

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 to expand the horizons of our students, to inspire their future.

A summer job at Alpadia can be a crucial step for anyone who is looking for permanent employment in Germany. Working at a highly esteemed company in the German-Swiss education sector will make you stand out in the eyes of future employers. By the end of the summer, your resume could say:

Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist

Alpadia Language Schools

As a full-time, seasonal staff member of Alpadia Language School’s language immersion camps, I served as group leader and language immersion guide for 13–17-year-old students coming from every continent. My 24-hour responsibilities included supporting student’s social, emotional and cultural development, designing and guiding excursions with 20-40 participants, diverse skill transfer through activity facilitation, child safeguarding and risk management. Working in an innovative, fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment also allowed me to develop crucial competences in solution-focused conflict management, child development and language teaching.

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. You will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring our students have a meaningful, adventurous time in camp, full of learning and personal growth, while offering your expert supervision and safety. Additionally, you’ll take an active role in the day-to-day operations of camp via attendance checks, helping out during wake-ups and bedtime, and leading camp-wide Evening Programs.

• Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity
• Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum), ability to learn activity-specific vocabulary to ensure 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 at least 5 weeks of the summer.

Desired Criteria

• Fluency in German and English
• Experience in outdoor education or summer camps
• Driver’s License, and ability to drive a minivan
• Availability for the entire summer season (June 20– August 9)

What we offer

• A weekly summer salary between 710-720 EUR
• 2 days of pre-summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and solution-focused, positive behavior support and conflict resolutiontechniques
• Full Room and Board 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 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 to have on your CV

Location of our camps and corresponding dates of commitment:

• Berlin-Wannsee Camp: 28.06.2026- 08.08.2026
• Frankfurt-Lahntal Camp: 20.06.2026- 08.08.2026

Please note:

All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Recordcheck (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.