Embassy Summer - 2024 Malta Activity LeaderJoin our winning team of global superstars in summer 2024 Embassy Summer, under its parent company EC English, offers award winning summer vacation programmes for young people across multiple locations in the UK, USA, Canada, Malta, UAE & South Africa. Students learn either English or French whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and surroundings. Our programmes are a combination of language classes, exciting excursions and fun-filled sporting, creative and social activities.
From its humble beginnings in Hastings over four decades ago, Embassy Summer has today evolved in to a globally recognised and trusted brand. Our vision is to help our students succeed in a global community. We love bringing our young learners from around the world together through a common language and building global connections.
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Position Summary: Activity Leaders are at the forefront of delivering a successful activity programme, providing instruction, guidance and coaching to the students, whilst ensuring all activities are delivered to provide a safe, secure, and tolerant environment in a proactive and engaged manner.
Key Responsibilities: Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact
Ensuring the activities operate to the highest standards of relevant Health & Safety and safeguarding practices
Managing and leading onsite and offsite excursions which enable the development of students' skills
Maximising students and group leaders's satisfaction by ensuring their experience meets or exceeds their expectations
Specific duties include: To lead, supervise, motivate & engage students on activities
To enthusiastically promote the Activity Programme
To prepare, plan & lead students on activities
To maintain levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare
To assist in day-to-day general duties as instructed by senior management
To work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people
To carry out residential supervision duties, including meal and bedtime supervision as requested by the Centre Manager (where applicable)
To help manage and maintain activity stock
Organisational Compliance: The job holder will be expected to operate in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct, and any local policies and operating procedures relating to academic, welfare and safeguarding matters.
Employees are required to cooperate fully with all arrangements in place related to Health and Safety which include implementation and compliance with control measures resultant from risk assessments and engagement with, and completion of, any relevant Health and Safety training.
Education Required: Educated to Degree level or equivalent/or working towards
Safeguarding Level 1 (Desirable – if not in possession, Embassy Summer will provide the necessary course upon successful selection)
Experience Required: No prior work experience is required for the role of activity leader however we do look for candidates with a lot of common sense and great communication skills. We provide the necessary training to carry out the role effectively and this is a great opportunity to gain valuable professional skills to add to your CV
Experience Desired: Summer School experience, preferably in a multi-cultural environment
Experience in working in, or qualifications in hospitality
Experience in working in a customer facing environment
Specialism in sports coaching, drama or dance
Knowledge of Malta
Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Ability to deal with and resolve complex problems and issues
Ability to motivate and engage students
Ability to work under pressure
Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Demonstrates emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
Demonstrates a positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
Fluent in written and spoken English
Knowledge of any other languages is considered advantageous
Eligibility and Safe Recruitment: Applicants MUST be eligible to work in the EU. Embassy Summer is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment:
All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily
Proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required
Clear Criminal Record Check and references will be required prior signature of the contract
Working week: If residential 40 hours per week
If non-residential up to 40 hours per week
If residential, you will be scheduled for activities, campus duties, and guardian duties.
Accommodation is provided from the night before your first working day until the night of your last working day.
Embassy Summer does not cover costs for flight tickets and airport transfer to/from the accommodation.
Equality and Diversity: Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.
Please confirm that you are eligible to work in the EU* Please provide details and upload any relevant documentation as to your eligibility such as your EU passport or ID card (only .pdf or .JPEG).* Where did you hear about Embassy Summer?
DATES AVAILABLE FOR WORK
Our programmes run from mid -June - end of August.
What is the earliest date you can start?* What is the latest date you can work until?
(Please only select dates between June-August)* DECLARATION
I declare that the information given on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that to knowingly give false information, or to omit any relevant information could result in the withdrawal of any offer of employment. Or if selected, this could result in my dismissal or possible referral to the police, at any time in the future.
I declare that I am NOT barred or disqualified from working with children, or subject to any sanctions or conditions on my employment as imposed by any regulatory body.
Data collected on this form will be processed for the purpose of selection of the successful candidate. All information will remain confidential and will only be viewed by those involved in the selection process. By submitting this form, consent is given for the information here to be used for the above purpose.
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