ROLE PURPOSE:
As an Activity Leader your role is to engage and motivate young people to have the time of their lives whilst living abroad. You will have a great support team around you working with other Activity Leaders and Teachers under the supervision of the Young Learners Programme Coordinator and in her absence, the Global Head of Young Learners. Activity Leaders have the opportunity to live on campus for the duration of the course, and we make sure you have your own room, and all meals are included too! Student wellbeing is our main priority, and you will be the first point of contact, making sure students feel safe and happy every day.
You will also be expected to support the activity programme development, to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including Group Leader, Coach Drivers, and kitchen staff! You must be confident, friendly, and enthusiastic as you guide students on local and regional excursions and provide information about the attractions they are enjoying.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To engage and educate.
- To be kind and a great listener.
- To be friendly and have smile on your face throughout the day.
- Being organised, you will have to prepare many activities each week for different ages and tastes.
- Being vigilant and making sure all students are accounted for.
- Making sure students are safe by following the rules of the camp.
- To assist with airport transfers and student arrivals and departures.
- To assist with centre administration as directed.
- To be able to run all types of activities from arts and crafts to a volleyball tournament to planning day trips.
- To be enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated at all times we will teach you the rest!
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
- Level of spoken and written English equivalent to CEFR level B2 or above.
- Interested in, and able to organise activities.
- Able to adapt quickly to change and be flexible.
- Able to motivate and encourage large groups of students.
- Able to address large groups of young people.
- Able to sustain long periods of physical activity.
Desirable:
- Qualifications in related subjects.
- Coaching/arts teaching qualification.
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Previous summer school experience.
- Experience of working with teens/adults.
Key details of the role:
- Work schedule: 6 days per week, with one day off on a rotational basis
- Shifts: 8:00 AM 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Pay: AED 32 per hour (lunch and dinner included)
- Transport: Transportation covered once work commences. No support is provided to get to the workplace; you are expected to manage this.
- Locations: Morning shift starts at Academic City; afternoon shift at GBS Dubai Knowledge Park; shifts end at the accommodation location.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned
