Summer School Activity Leader

The role of Activity Leader is an important one, directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to assist in a full range of activities and excursions both on and off site. Activity Leaders will also assist with airport transfers and offer constructive assistance as required to all aspects of the summer school operation.

The ideal Activity Leader will be fun, energetic and outgoing as well as have a high level of responsibility and authority. We aim for all our Activity Leaders to have as much fun as possible whilst always acting with high regard for the rules and policies of LAL and maintaining discipline throughout the course.

• To live on-site, board and lodging provided as part of the salary package, from three days prior to the start of the course until the last contracted day (which will include the night after students have left).
• To carry out all tasks concerned with the setting up, administration and closing down of the course as advised by line management.
• To actively encourage students to take part in the leisure programme.
• To assist with arrival and departure airport transfers.
• To assist all students, International Group Leaders and LAL agents to derive the maximum benefit from the course.
• To consistently ensure the welfare of the students remains paramount.
• To ensure that all aspects of the leisure programme run smoothly and safely.
• To protect the property and equipment of the designated host school and LAL, maintaining security and avoiding loss and/or damage in the residences.
• To assist students in being on time for meals, transport arrangements and all planned activities.
• To accompany and lead students on excursions, activities and transfers to and from the airport, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• To assist House Parents, where necessary, in ensuring students are in their accommodation on time for bed.
• To act in a seemly and professional manner with all of LAL’s agents, clients and staff and not to engage in any activity which may bring LAL or the designated host school into disrepute.
• To assist in daily administrative and pastoral tasks as requested by line management, including meal monitoring.
• To always act as a positive role model and representative of LAL whilst on site or in the presence of students or InternationalGroup Leaders.
• To address any student, International Group Leader or Host site representatives issues, complaints or suggestions by ensuring that the relevant LAL staff are made aware.
• To dress in a manner commensurate with the roles demanded of the position; to wear a uniform for activities/sports and excursions. Any uniform supplied by LAL is to be returned at the end of the course.
• To provide House Parent cover if needed.
• To be responsible for any particular aspect of the course as designated by the Leisure Manager.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Centre Manager or Leisure Manager.
• To read and be fully conversant with the staff handbook and all pertinent British Council requirements prior to the start of the period of employment (documents supplied prior to start of employment).

*Gross Basic Salary refers to Basic Salary plus Contract Completion Bonus (£10) upon successful completion of your agreed contract. Board (£30) and Accommodation (£33.11) allowances have already been deducted from this figure

**St John’s Ambulance, Red Cross or other recognised body (not including one-day Emergency First Aid course)

***Gross Basic plus holiday pay and qualifying points

In the event of a successful interview, the applicant will be offered the position and a reply in the first instance either by e-mail or in writing will be required.

A formal offer, confirming location, hours, dates and remuneration will be sent upon receipt of your email acceptance of the position. This will need to be signed and posted and/or scanned and e-mailed by return.

Any offer of work is subject to a face-to-face interview on arrival, a satisfactory CRB disclosure or equivalent and favourable references.

An electronic version of the employee handbook, containing the general terms and conditions of employment, will be made available in advance, with acceptance of these terms to be signed at induction on your first day.