Job Description
Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students, following Alpadia’s approach to language immersion and experiential learning. In this role, you'll be responsible for running Creative Arts programs 3 afternoons/week. In general, you will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring our students have a meaningful time in camp, full of learning and personal growth, while offering 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
* Demonstrated skills in the field of Art Education, or teaching art/creative workshops
* 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 for at least 5 weeks of the summer.
Desired Criteria
* Fluency in German and English
* Experience in outdoor education or summer camps
* Significant background in Art Education
* Driver’s License, and ability to drive a minivan
* Availability for the entire summer season (June 20 – August 9) and during staff training in Freiburg (June 17-20)
Additional Information
What we offer
* A weekly summer salary of 710 EUR
* 3 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:
* Freiburg Camp: 20.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
* Berlin-Wannsee Camp: 28.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
* Heidelberg Camp: 28.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
* Frankfurt-Lahntal Camp: 20.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
* Engelberg Camp (Switzerland): 28.06.2026. - 01.08.2026.
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.
Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children? Are you ready to get involved and have a new, enriching experience? Send us your application (CV and cover letter: outlining how you will contribute to the success of our camp, and the kind of personal and professional growth you are looking for through the experience. Please write in detail about your art education experience, as this is a key element of this role).