Summer Activity Leader

EF Education First; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First in Torquay is hiring Activity Leaders for summer 2025 to lead events and activities for international students. This full-time, fixed-term role from June to August 2025 offers an exciting, multicultural environment. Ideal candidates are energetic, organized, and love working with youth.

Benefits

Access to EF Hello language learning

Employee assistance program

Regular social events

Opportunities for career development

Work in an international environment

Qualifications

• Energetic, positive personality required.
• Experience with 13-18 year olds is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead activities for international students.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of students.
• Deliver excellent customer service during events.

Skills

Sociable

Organizational skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Job description

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Your Role

EF Torquay Summer School is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders for summer 2025. 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.

Position Details:

• Monday – Friday + Saturday or Sunday
• Full-time
• Fixed-term contract from June – August 2025 (minimum two-week commitment)

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

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

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 during excursions, delivering excellent customer service
• Takes responsibility for health, safety, and well-being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency procedures in line with EF policy
• Liaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to improve future activities, events, ceremonies, and day trips
• Ensures the EF behaviour code is always followed by all students and reports issues immediately

Requirements

• Highly motivated, energetic, and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students
• Highly organized, thorough, able to use initiative, and work independently
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively
• Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitivity to international students' needs
• A flexible approach to work and hours
• Trained First Aider (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with 13-18 year olds (preferred but not essential)
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK from the start of employment

Why you will love working with EF

• Work in a truly international environment
• Enhance your CV with a renowned organization this summer
• Regular social events
• Summer camp canteen
• Opportunities for career development and innovation
• Access to EF Hello language learning
• Employee assistance program

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. References will be checked, and proof of identity and qualifications will be required. Suitability checks will be conducted before confirmation of employment. EF is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.