2. The role  

As a Camp Counselor, you’ll be the heart of our students’ experience—from the moment they wake up to lights out at night. This role is more than just a job; it’s an adventure! You’ll lead fun-filled activities in the afternoons and evenings, guide students on exciting excursions, and create unforgettable memories along the way. Most importantly, you’ll be a trusted mentor, ensuring our campers feel safe, supported, and inspired every step of the way. Their well-being is our top priority, so we need enthusiastic, responsible leaders who are ready to make a difference.

3. Key responsibilities   

• 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 each activity.   

• Prepare and lead excursion sessions, giving thought to cultural immersion and student safety.   

• Review session plans and excursion material before 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’ behavior, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate. 

• Prioritize 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. 

• Ensure you complete all additional tasks as given by the Camp Manager.   

4. Skills and Experience: 

Essential: 

• 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  

• Display a positive, can do attitude 

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to its success 

• Experience of working with junior students in education or care settings 

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 

 5. Timetable  

The working week is a varied and busy one and you will find there are always things to do.  Working hours vary by camp and country. Your Camp Manager will look to give you downtime where possible (for example when the students are in classes), but you should anticipate a demanding workload in a fast-moving, exciting environment. 

In addition, all Activity Leaders are entitled to one day per week, to be decided by the Camp Manager.  Any specific requests should be made to the Camp Manager, who will do his/her best to help but these cannot be guaranteed. 

6. Pre-Employment Checks  

As our roles involve the pastoral care and safeguarding of junior students, our employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant nation’s statutory and regulatory pre-employment vetting procedures. 

7. Physical Requirements 

• Sitting 

• Standing 

• Walking 

• Climbing 

• Lifting up to 50+ pounds  

• Pulling 

• Pushing 

• Carrying 

• Grasping 

• Reaching 

• Bending 

• Visual Acuity 

• Color Determination 

• Speaking 

• Listening 

*An equivalent degree abroad or acceptable experience in lieu of education: two years of experience for every year of formal education  

8. We offer you: 

• 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 

In compliance with California guidelines regarding pay transparency, our pay scales for Camp counselors' In California; from counselors with no experience to well-qualified and experienced candidates:

• $18.00 Avg
• $17.67 Min
• $18.50 Max