Lifeguard & Activity Leader (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026

Join ALPADIA's team to make summer 2026 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.

Your role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care.
• Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities, giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy activity.
• Prepare and lead excursion sessions, giving thought to cultural immersion and student safety.
• Review session plans and excursion material in advance of sessions along with corresponding risk assessments.
• Deliver the standard of quality that our students and stakeholders expect of Alpadia.
• Be friendly and approachable to develop positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience.
• Manage students' behaviour, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate.
• Prioritise the safety of students more than anything else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures.
• Supervise students' free time actively and professionally. Ensure rules in the residence are always followed and the accommodation is kept tidy.
• Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them as necessary.
• Assist in the check-in/check-out procedure.
• Supervise students at mealtimes.
• Complete all additional tasks as given by the Camp Manager.

All staff will be required to provide/undergo an Enhanced DBS check, 3x referee details and overseas conduct certificates where applicable. 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.

Qualifications:

• Able to lead, motivate and encourage large groups of teenagers.
• Excellent communicator.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and effective communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Being flexible and adaptable to change.
• Displaying a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to its success.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

Desirable:

• Experience working in holiday camps or similar organisations.
• Keen interest in culture and sport (preferably with relevant qualifications such as First Aid qualification).
• Experience of working with international students.
• Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme.
• Experience of working with junior students in education or care settings.
• Basic safeguarding/child protection awareness.

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.
• Free entrance for all activities and excursions.
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression.

Alpadia's mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff. Our vision for your employment is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner. Deepen your understanding of child development by applying solution-focused Positive Behaviour Support strategies and conflict-resolution techniques to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development programme designed to advance your career. You will get the opportunity to work in an international team of like-minded, positive people who are dedicated to making a difference through their work. Alpadia employment reflects our values of integrity, support, diversity, knowledge growth, and opportunity. In 2025 we welcomed 64 different student nationalities to the UK and we are proud of creating this uniquely diverse working environment for our staff members.