Summer Activities & Events Coordinator in Torquay

EF Torquay Summer School seeks an energetic, outgoing and organised individual to join our Activities & Events Team as the Summer Activities & Events Coordinator for summer 2026. In this role you will design, plan and deliver a diverse range of activities, events and excursions that create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for our international students outside of class.

Position Details

• Full-time 5 days a week
• Fixed-term contract June – August 2026
• Accommodation provided if necessary

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and evening activities, setting a positive example for Activity Leaders through strong student engagement and a clear focus on welfare and wellbeing.
• Design, plan and deliver interactive games, events and sessions that foster participation, fun and a sense of community.
• Oversee and coordinate outdoor activities and events, ensuring effective group management, safety and a consistently positive atmosphere.
• Support and guide Activity Leaders during activities, ensuring sessions are well-managed, engaging and delivered to EF standards.
• Confidently manage large groups of students in both indoor and outdoor settings, maintaining control, energy and student engagement.
• Respond to student and team feedback, adapting activities and approaches to meet evolving interests and needs.
• Promote activities and excursions using social media and other communication tools to maximise student awareness and participation.
• Ensure all activity information, schedules and booking communications are accurate, current and clearly shared.
• Observe activities and provide feedback to ensure a consistently high standard of delivery.
• Handle incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally, following EF procedures to ensure student safety.
• Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and safeguarding, prioritising student wellbeing at all times.
• Liaise with local, national and international service providers to support events and activities and maintain strong working relationships.
• Participate in the Emergency Phone rotation as required.

Requirements

• Highly motivated, energetic and positive, with a sociable and outgoing personality.
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work independently.
• Confident in leading and managing large groups of students in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Previous experience in outdoor education, camps, activity coordination or instructor roles, with responsibility for group management.
• Proven ability to take a visible leadership role outdoors, setting tone, energy and expectations for students and staff.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally, remaining composed under pressure.
• Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitivity to the needs of international students.
• Flexible approach to working hours and schedules.
• Trained First Aider (preferable but not essential).
• Experience working with 13–17 year olds (preferable but not essential).
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references.
• Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment.

Why You Will Love Working with EF

• Work in a truly international environment.
• Boost your CV this summer with a world-renowned organisation.
• Regular social events.
• Pre-summer online and in-person trainings.
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided.
• Potential for summer-to-summer progression: Leader → Coordinator → Manager.
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition.
• Global career opportunities.
• External trainings on safeguarding, mental health and first aid.
• Spend summer by the sea.
• Close-knit team local to the area.
• Employee assistance programme.

EF Education First is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.