Summer Activity Leader

EF Education First Gruppe; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer education organization in Bournemouth is seeking enthusiastic Activity Leaders for summer 2026. You'll organize and lead diverse activities and excursions for international students, creating memorable experiences. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and enjoys working with youth in a multicultural setting. A flexible approach to work hours is essential, and prior experience with youth is a plus.

Benefits

Accommodation and full board available

International work environment

Career enhancement opportunities

Innovative and creative workplace

Qualifications

• Must be confident in leading groups of students.
• Highly organized and able to use initiative.
• Experience with 13-17 year olds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads groups of international students on activities.
• Creates a lively atmosphere and delivers excellent service.
• Ensures health and safety of all students.

Skills

Highly motivated, energetic, and positive personality

Confident in leading and managing groups

Ability to handle difficult situations

Appreciation of cultural differences

Job description

EF Bournemouth Summer School is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders for summer 2026.

In this role, you will organize and lead activities, events and excursions, creating an unforgettable experience for international students. Every day is different, from city trips to themed parties and interactive games. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and multicultural environment.

• Full-time
• 6 days a week
• Fixed‑term contract between June – August 2025 (minimum two‑week commitment)
• Accommodation and full board available if necessary

If you're energetic, responsible, and love working with people from around the world, we encourage you to apply!

At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Responsibilities

• Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Creates a lively atmosphere throughout the site and during excursions, all while delivering excellent customer service
• Takes responsibility for health, safety and well‑being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and procedures
• Liaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Ensures the EF behaviour code is always followed by all students and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

Requirements

• Highly motivated, energetic, and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure
• Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of international students
• A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
• Is a trained First Aider (preferable but not essential)
• Experience with 13-17 year olds (preferable but not essential)
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment

Why you’ll love working with EF

• Work in a truly international environment
• Boost your CV this summer with a world‑renowned organisation
• Ambition is nurtured and fast‑tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. #LI-PB1

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