Embassy Summer - 2024 USA - Activity LeaderJoin our winning team of global superstars in summer 2024Embassy 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.__________________________________________________________________________________ Summary: Successful ESL Teachers Activity Leaders exemplify leadership, effective communication, social skills, flexibility, positive energy, and a keen sensitivity to the needs of international students.Activity Leaders lead our students on all off-campus and on-campus activities to ensure their well-being and enjoyment. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with students from around the world. This position is available at one of our summer campuses in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Montreal, or Toronto. For more information about each location, please visit embassysummer.com. Job Purpose: Lead and supervise course participants during off-site and on-campus activities and trips, meal times, and bed times at the center. This role involves significant walking on guided tours, the transport of sports equipment from the center to sports fields, and setting up furniture for indoor activities. Work Schedule: The full-time work week comprises morning, afternoon, and/or evening shifts, with at least one full day off each week. Shifts may vary with split hours in the morning and evenings. Activity Leaders: Up to Full-time work entails 18--40 hours per week, up to 8 hours per day. You will also be compensated for any overtime hours worked at the applicable overtime rate(s) as required by law. Please see our website for full job duties, qualifications and expectations. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure customer satisfaction through the leadership and supervision of on-site and off-campus activities.- Clearly and positively explain activities to students and group leaders, keeping them well-informed.- Be ready to lead and participate in activities and trips in a manner akin to a tour guide.- Thoroughly plan and prepare for all activities and trips, ensuring they start and finish on time, and provide clear instructions regarding meeting points and times.- Enthusiastically and effectively guide students on sightseeing trips and city tours.- Maintain appropriate levels of student discipline, welfare, and safety during activities. - Promptly report any problems or incidents to the Activity Manager and/or the Center Manager during an activity or excursion.- Fulfill on-site responsibilities, including meal and bed-time supervision, guardian duties, weekend check-ins and check-outs, and linen exchange as per a rotation schedule.- Assist with airport greetings, including supporting center management staff in meeting incoming groups or sending departing groups to the airport. Qualifications & Training: - High School Graduate or G.E.D equivalent.- 1 year of experience working with or supervising minors (in a summer school or language camp setting).- Strong communication and organizational skills.- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, and flexibility.- Team player.- First aid or CPR certificate (Desirable).- Lifeguard and / or coaching qualification (Desirable).- Knowledge of the local area (Desirable).- Knowledge of multiple languages (Desirable). Camp dates typically run from mid-June to early-August. Please refer to embassysummer.com for exact timelines. Mandatory paid training days will be clarified during the hiring process. We look forward to welcoming you to the Embassy Summer team! Have you worked with Embassy Summer or Embassy English before? If so please list location and year/s worked:* Languages Studied or SpokenPlease list any languages and levels of fluency. If you are applying in Los Angeles or Montreal, please list specifically your level of French or Spanish fluency. (This is not a requirement for the position)* Do you have a TEFL or TESOL certificate?* Yes No Are you 18 years old or older?* Yes No Are you a veteran or have performed military services?* Yes No Authorization to work in the USA or CanadaPlease note, in order to be employed to work in one of our North American locations, you will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility in the United States, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you are applying in Canada you need appropriate permissions to work in Canada. Embassy Summer cannot sponsor visas.Are you legally eligible to work in the United States or Canada (Where you are applying)? Applicants are required to show proof of eligibility.* Yes No Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?* Yes No Teaching Qualifications, please attach any relevant teaching qualifications here Institution Degree/Dates Attended Additional ELT/TESOL qualifications - if applicable Institution Degree/Dates Attended Teaching Qualification/s - if applicable(PGCE Primary, PGCE Secondary, B.Ed, QTS) Institution Degree/Dates Attended Key SkillsDo you possess a valid first aid certificate? (Please attach certificate here) Do you possess a valid NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification? (Please attach certificate here) Please confirm the depth of pool you are qualified to Lifeguard Please specify any valid sports Coaching certificates/awards? (Please attach certificate here) Work HistoryCurrent/Last EmploymentJob Title Employer's Name Employer's Address Start Date End Date Duties and Responsibilities Previous EmploymentJob Title Employer's Name Employer's Address Start Date End Date Duties and Responsibilities TEFL Teaching ExperienceNumber of years / months EFL teaching experience with juniors Number of years / months EFL teaching experience with adults Available Start Date* Preferred Centre Location 1* Preferred Centre Location 2 Would you consider an alternative position?if so, please specify: How did you hear about this position? Did someone from Embassy Summer refer you?* ReferencesPlease note that Embassy Summer requires the contact details of two professional referees in support of your application.Reference 1Full Name* Email Address* Phone Number* In what capacity do they know you?* How long have they known you?* Reference 2Full Name* Email Address* Phone Number* In what capacity do they know you?* How long have they known you?* EligibilityPlease ensure you are eligible to work in the US and can provide the correct documentation.Disclosure and Barring ServiceEmbassy Summer will carry out background checks on all candidates who are offered employment.Equal OpportunitiesEC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome employees who relish the challenge of a dynamic career in an exciting, internationally inclusive workplace.Additional Notes- For all positions you must be over 18 years of age- We will ask for detail regarding gaps in employmentIf you agree with the terms above, Please type your name below:* #J-18808-Ljbffr
