Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist(m/w/x)

## Job Description Our Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students, following Alpadia’s innovative approach to language immersion and experiential learning. You will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring our students have a meaningful, adventurous time in camp, full of learning and personal growth, while offering your expert supervision and safety. Additionally, you’ll take an active role in the day-to-day operations of camp via attendance checks, helping out during wake-ups and bedtime, and leading camp-wide Evening Programs. ## Qualifications **Essential Criteria** * Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity * **Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum),** ability to learn activity-specific vocabulary to ensure language immersion * Fluency in English * High physical, mental and emotional resilience * Experience in meaningful, professional teamwork * High energy level, excitement and comfort speaking in front of large groups * Availability at least 5 weeks of the summer. **Desired Criteria** * Fluency in German and English * Experience in outdoor education or summer camps * Driver’s License, and ability to drive a minivan * Availability for the entire summer season (June 21 – August 9) and during staff training in Berlin (June 16-20) ## Additional Information **What we offer** * A weekly summer salary of 710 EUR * 5 days of pre-summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and solution-focused, positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques * First Aid and CPR Certification * Full Room and Board during the entirety of the summer * Travel Reimbursement up to 160 EUR * Recommendation Bonuses for other staff members that you send our way * a chance to grow and develop your skills as an educator while working in a team of dedicated youth work professionals throughout the summer. Alpadia combines 29 years of experience in language teaching with student-focused, innovative learning approaches in a summer camp setting, making it a valuable professional experience to have on your CV **Location of our camps and corresponding dates of commitment:** * *Pre-Summer Staff Training*: 16.06.2025 - 20.06.2025 * Freiburg Camp: 21.06.2025 - 09.08.2025 * Berlin-Wannsee Camp: 21.06.2025 - 09.08.2025 * Frankfurt-Lahntal Camp: 21.06.2025 - 09.08.2025 * Engelberg Camp (Switzerland): 29.06.2025. - 02.08.2025. **Please note:** * All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable) and 3 professional references * Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.