Boarding House Assistant

Exsportise Summer Schools; All (MO); On-site; USD 35,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay from £585

All meals and accommodation

24/7 welfare and medical support

Use of venue sports training centres

Real development opportunities

Job summary

A leading summer school organization in the United States is seeking a Boarding House Assistant to support the welfare of students in a dynamic residential environment. The role involves collaborating with House Parents, fostering positive relationships, and managing daily routines to create a safe and engaging experience for students. Ideal candidates will gain valuable skills in pastoral care and teamwork while contributing to a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Gain valuable pastoral care experience in a multicultural environment.
• Work closely with international children.
• Develop teamwork and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support House Parents in delivering pastoral care.
• Serve as a role model and point of contact for students.
• Manage daily routines and support wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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Role Overview

The House Assistant role is ideal for those looking to gain valuable experience working with children in a supportive and dynamic residential environment. As a House Assistant you work closely with the House Parent in providing pastoral care and welfare for students. The House Assistant is key to fostering a positive atmosphere and ensuring that student needs are acknowledged and addressed under the guidance of the House Parent. Additionally, you will contribute to the delivery of free‑time, evening, and weekend activities, whilst working alongside a dedicated team to help create a safe, positive, and engaging summer school experience.

Skills You'll Gain

In this role you’ll gain valuable pastoral care experience in a multicultural residential summer school. You’ll work closely with international children, developing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. The role offers opportunities to take initiative and build responsibility, while acquiring transferable skills that enhance your CV.

Main Roles and Accountability

House Parent Support

Collaborate with House Parents to deliver pastoral care, offering emotional support, listening to concerns, and covering duties during days off to maintain a safe, nurturing environment. Uphold house rules and mobile‑phone policies (e.g., sealing phones in pouches overnight), support discipline while fostering positive relationships, and ensure welfare issues or damage are logged and reported accurately. Maintain friendly yet professional boundaries—never become “friends” with students—to promote respect and safety.

Student Well‑Being Supervision

Serve as a trusted role model and key point of contact for students’ personal concerns, offering emotional support and fostering a positive camp environment. Support Medical Officers by supervising unwell students, enabling medical staff to focus on clinical duties. Actively engage with students during breaks, encourage adherence to camp rules including phone restrictions, promote social interaction, and promptly address behavioural issues. Assist in collecting weekly student feedback to monitor wellbeing and improve the camp experience.

Daily Routines & Administration

Support daily routines by managing morning wake‑ups, bedtime checks, lights‑out, and room tidiness to ensure students are prepared for activities or rest. Handle practical tasks like laundry, sickness protocols, and emergency coordination, while supervising mealtimes to encourage positive behaviour, social inclusion, healthy eating, and overall wellbeing.

Player Self‑Assessment & Learning Journal Support

Ensure students complete sports self‑assessment forms during the Sunday welcome house meeting as part of their Exsportise journey. Encourage students to maintain a learning journal where they reflect on their experiences and achievements throughout their time at Exsportise, fostering ongoing personal development and engagement with their progress.

Evening Entertainment and Weekends

Assist evening entertainment organised by Events Managers by encouraging student participation, supervising activities, and fostering a fun, inclusive atmosphere. During trips and weekend excursions, ensure student safety by enforcing age‑appropriate free‑time policies, conducting roll calls, providing pastoral support, and maintaining clear communication with staff and students. Also support airport transfers by warmly welcoming new students at arrival points and assisting departing students, ensuring welcome periods are brief and continuously supervised under Exsportise care.

Additional Duties

Attend daily meetings, adhere strictly to the Staff Handbook guidelines, assist with camp set‑up and pack‑down as needed, and undertake any other reasonable duties to support smooth operations.

Application Process

Apply here. We’ll review your application and get back to you within a week.

Details

28/06/2026 or 05/07/2026 for 3 – 6 weeks.

Benefits & Salary

• Weekly pay from £585 (including holiday pay)
• All meals and accommodation provided; each staff member is given their own room (no ensuite)
• 24/7 welfare and medical support
• One of the highest‑paying summer school providers in the UK; pay for training
• Supportive team working environment
• Use of venue sports training centres, general facilities and on‑site gym in your free time
• Develop leadership and communication skills
• Safeguarding and prevention duty training
• Real development opportunities within the company (performance‑based promotions available within the summer)
• Unique experience working and teaching within a fast‑paced, multi‑national environment (80+ nationalities)

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Education