Summer Activity Leader

EF Education First Gruppe; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking enthusiastic Activity Leaders for summer 2026 in Oxford. In this role, you will organize and lead activities and events for international students, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Key responsibilities include managing students during trips and events, ensuring their safety, and bringing a lively atmosphere. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with accommodations available, providing a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a multicultural setting.

Benefits

Accommodation and full board available

Work in a multicultural environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with an outgoing personality.
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students.
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of international students in various activities.
• Create a lively atmosphere and ensure excellent customer service.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all students.

Skills

Highly motivated

Energetic

Positive attitude

Confident in leading groups

Organized

Ability to handle pressure

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

EF Oxford Brookes 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.

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.

Key Details

• Full‑time
• 6 days a week
• Fixed‑term contract between June – August 2026 (minimum two‑week commitment)
• Accommodation and full board available if necessary

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; hours of work undertaken are 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 will 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.

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