Camp Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Camp Manager to join our team at ALPADIA Language Schools SA.

• Staff Management: Manage and lead a team of staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the summer program.
• Student Management: Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care, acting as Designated Safeguarding Staff.
• Language Program: Assist the Academic Manager in line managing all teachers and/or the Senior Teacher to ensure Alpadia's language program provides a developing and enjoyable experience for all students.
• Activities Program: Assist the Activity Manager in line managing all activity leaders and/or the Senior Activity Leader, to ensure Alpadia's activities are well prepared and delivered.
• Welfare and Health & Safety: Ensure relevant safeguarding, health and safety policies are understood and adhered to, and respond personally to all emergencies that may endanger students and staff.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in our camps, ensuring the host school and external partners find Alpadia to be a professional and respectful partner.
• Administration: Ensure the administration, in terms of weekend check in/out class lists, registers and pocket money, is well organised and delivered to ensure the smooth running of the camp.
• Relationships: Manage your working relationships professionally and sensitively, providing support and feedback to your camp management team.
• Financial Control: Ensure the financial procedures in the camp are handled sensitively and professionally, strictly following Alpadia's rules.

Requirements:

• Management experience in junior education/learning
• Experience working with juniors
• Experience in a role involving organisation/travel/education
• Ability to manage a team of diverse personalities and skills
• Professional experience in holiday course centres or similar structure
• High sense of responsibility, organisation and initiative
• Ability to multitask and overcome stressful situations
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
• A first degree or similar
• A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)

Working with Us:

• We offer 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
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression