Summer Activity Leader

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

Job summary

A leading global education organization is seeking an Activity Leader for its Brighton campus this summer. The successful candidate will manage groups of international students, ensuring an engaging experience through various activities and excursions. Responsibilities include promoting health and safety, leading tours, and delivering excellent customer service. This role offers opportunities for full-time employment post-summer and includes potential accommodation in return for duties. Join us in creating lasting memories for students from around the world.

Benefits

Pre-summer training

Opportunities for full-time positions

International work environment

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to manage large groups and lead activities.
• Confident and energetic with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of international students on activities.
• Research and guide excursions with interesting facts.
• Ensure health and safety during outings and events.
• Assist in planning future activities.
• Promote a lively atmosphere during events.

Skills

Sociable personality

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Cultural awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on connecting with others? Do you have a passion for cultural exchange, hosting events and exploring iconic destinations? JoinEFBrighton International Language Campusas an Activity Leader thissummer, andplay a key role in helping international students create lifelong memoriesthis summer!

• Fixed-term contract from June23 rd – August 22 nd
• Possibility of accommodation in return for residence duties
• Potential forfull-time employment post summer

If you're energetic, responsible and love working with people from around the world, we encourage you toapply!

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 and events within London, and Day Trips across the wider UK
• Researchesexcursion destinations, leads a guided tour at the destination and gives interesting information and facts to students.
• Creates a lively atmosphere during excursions, delivering excellent customer service
• Takes responsibility for health and safety 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 and gives a thorough handover after each activity or event to aid future planning
• Attends and assistswith large events and parties.
• Ensures the EF Student Code of Conduct is followed by all students at all times and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

Requirements

• Highly motivated,energeticand positive with a sociable personality
• Confident in leading and managing large groups of students
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• An interest in history and tour-guiding
• A team player, happy to work in collaboration with others
• Ability to handledifficult situationswith ease and remain calm under pressure
• Customer service minded and quality oriented
• Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences
• Excellent communicator both with students, colleagues, and external clients
• A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
• Fluency in English
• 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
• Pre-summer online and in person trainings
• Ambition is nurtured and post summer job opportunities are available at our year round campuses
• 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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