Global Summer Camp Activity Manager - Lead & Inspire

ALPADIA Language Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

DBS checks and references provided

Professional development & progression

Job summary

ALPADIA Language Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking energetic staff for Summer 2027 to engage and inspire young students and deliver a dynamic co-curricular programme. You will safeguard students, lead afternoon activities and excursions, and ensure high-quality, well-organised sessions across residential activities.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with experience managing activity teams, risk assessments, safeguarding, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or coordinating activities in a summer camp, youth programme, or educational/recreational environment.
• Experience supervising and supporting Activity Leaders or staff teams.
• Ability to plan, organise, and deliver a varied activity programme.
• Experience ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with staff and participants.
• Knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment procedures.
• Ability to handle logistics, scheduling, and last-minute changes efficiently.
• Creative approach to designing and improving activity programmes.
• Confident in managing behaviour and resolving conflicts fairly.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, recreation, youth work, sports, or event management.
• Energetic, proactive, and dependable.
• Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
• Positive, approachable, and motivating leader.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and camp demands.
• Passionate about providing a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.
• IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students in our care.
• Prepare and deliver afternoon activities and Premium activities with engaging staging.
• Prepare session plans and risk assessments for all activities.
• Hold daily meetings with the activity team and delegate sessions.
• Ensure quality excursions with packs containing lists, itineraries, risks, and tasks.
• Create and display student lists for excursions and activities in good time.
• Assist in managing student attendance for activities and excursions.
• Manage the sign-up process for weekly activity planning.
• Deliver the standard of quality across the co-curricular programme.
• Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students.
• Manage students’ behaviour with calm handling and appropriate sanctions.
• Prioritize safety following safeguarding and health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with Customer Care Team on activity issues and enrolments.
• Lead and assist with staff training and induction.
• Assist Activity Leaders with preparation/delivery and observe sessions for quality.
• Validate bookings with excursion providers and adapt participant numbers as needed.
• Ensure proper supervision of students at meal times and during free time.
• Contribute to reviews and staff meetings for camp process improvements.

Skills

Activity leadership

Staff supervision

Program planning

Child safety

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Logistics

Conflict resolution

Education/youth work experience

Professionalism

IT competency (Outlook, Excel)

Education

Education/youth work/sports/event mgmt qualification

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Excel

Job description

ALPADIA Language Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking energetic staff for Summer 2027 to engage and inspire young students and deliver a dynamic co-curricular programme. You will safeguard students, lead afternoon activities and excursions, and ensure high-quality, well-organised sessions across residential activities.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with experience managing activity teams, risk assessments, safeguarding, and logistics.