Activity Manager (Fixed Term Summer Contract)

Alpadia is seeking an Activity Manager to lead a team of Activity Leaders and coordinate activities for students in a summer camp environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing or coordinating activities, supervising staff, and ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing or coordinating activities in a summer camp, youth programme, or educational/recreational environment
• Experience supervising and supporting Activity Leaders or similar staff teams
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and deliver a varied and engaging activity programme
• Experience ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with staff and participants
• Good understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment procedures
• Ability to handle logistics, scheduling, and last-minute changes efficiently
• Creative approach to designing and improving activity programmes
• Confident in managing behaviour and resolving conflicts calmly and fairly
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, recreation, youth work, sports, or event management
• Energetic, proactive, and dependable
• Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
• Positive, approachable, and motivating leader
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and camp demands
• Passionate about providing a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants
• A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)

Benefits

• A developing and enriching summer experience
• The chance to make long term connections and friends
• Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
• A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
• Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
• Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year
• Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
• An industry competitive salary
• Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression