Summer Camp Lifeguard & Activity Leader

ALPADIA Language Schools SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive salary

Summer contract in London

Professional development & CPD

Job summary

ALPADIA Language Schools SA seeks dedicated Lifeguard & Activity Leader for a fixed-term Summer Contract 2027 in London. You will safeguard students, plan and deliver engaging activities and excursions, and ensure safety and cultural immersion.

Role requires leadership of large groups, resilience under pressure, excellent communication, and a commitment to customer service. An NPLQ and First Aid are desirable, with a supportive coaching environment and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Able to lead, motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and effective communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Being flexible and adaptable to change.
• Display a positive, can do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care.
• Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities, giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity.
• Prepare and lead excursion sessions, giving thought to cultural immersion and student safety.
• Review session plans and excursion material in advance of sessions along with corresponding risk assessments.
• Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia.
• Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience.
• Manage students’ behaviour, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate.
• Prioritize the safety of students more than anything else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures.
• Supervise students’ free time actively and professionally. Ensure rules in the residence are always followed and the accommodation is kept tidy. Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them, as necessary.
• Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure.
• Supervise students at mealtimes
• Ensure you complete all additional tasks as given by the Camp Manager

Skills

Group leadership

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Flexible/adaptable

Experience with international students

First Aid qualification

Experience with junior students

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

First Aid qualification (cert)

Tools

Risk assessment knowledge

Job description

ALPADIA Language Schools SA seeks dedicated Lifeguard & Activity Leader for a fixed-term Summer Contract 2027 in London. You will safeguard students, plan and deliver engaging activities and excursions, and ensure safety and cultural immersion.

Role requires leadership of large groups, resilience under pressure, excellent communication, and a commitment to customer service. An NPLQ and First Aid are desirable, with a supportive coaching environment and opportunities for progression.