About this role
Company Description
Alpadia Language Schools from Kaplan International Languages, offers all-year round schools in Montreux, Berlin, Freiburg and Lyon, teaching French and German. Alpadia also provides English, French and German summer courses for juniors and teens in Europe and North America. Initially established in 1996, and now larger than ever, our mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students, to inspire their future.
A summer job at Alpadia can be a crucial step for anyone who might be considering permanent employment in Germany in the future. Having worked at a highly esteemed company in the German-Swiss education sector will make you stand out in the eyes of future employers. By the end of the summer, your resume could say:
Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist
Alpadia Language Schools, 2026
As a full-time, seasonal staff member of Alpadia Language School’s language immersion camps, I served as group leader and language immersion guide for 13–17-year-old students coming from every continent. My 24-hour responsibilities included supporting student’s social, emotional, and cultural development, designing and guiding excursions with 20-40 participants, diverse skill transfer through activity facilitation, child safeguarding and risk management. Working in an innovative, fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment also allowed me to develop crucial competences in solution-focused conflict management, child development and language teaching.
Job Description
Our Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students, following Alpadia’s innovative approach to language immersion and experiential learning. You will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring our students have a meaningful, adventurous time in camp, full of learning and personal growth, while offering your expert supervision and safety. Additionally, you’ll take an active role in the day-to-day operations of camp via attendance checks, helping out during wake-ups and bedtime, and leading camp-wide Evening Programs.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity
Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum), ability to learn activity-specific vocabulary to ensure language immersion
Fluency in English
High physical, mental and emotional resilience
Experience in meaningful, professional teamwork
High energy level, excitement and comfort speaking in front of large groups
Availability for at least 5 weeks of the summer.
Desired Criteria
Fluency in German and English
Experience in outdoor education or summer camps
Driver’s License, and ability to drive a minivan
Availability for the entire summer season (June 27 – August 8) and during pre-camp staff training (June 24-27)
Additional Information
What we offer
- A weekly summer salary between 710-720 EUR (depending on experience)
- 5 days of pre-summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and solution-focused, positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Full Room and Board during the entirety of the summer
- Travel Reimbursement up to 160 EUR
- Recommendation Bonuses for other staff members that you send our way
- a chance to grow and develop your skills as an educator while working in a team of dedicated youth work professionals throughout the summer. Alpadia combines 29 years of experience in language teaching with student-focused, innovative learning approaches in a summer camp setting, making it a valuable professional experience to have on your CV
Location of our camps and corresponding dates of commitment:
- Pre-Summer Staff Training: 24.06.2026-27.06.2026
- Freiburg Camp: 20.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
- Berlin-Wannsee Camp: 28.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
- Heidelberg Camp: 28.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
- Frankfurt-Lahntal Camp: 20.06.2026 - 08.08.2026
- Engelberg Camp (Switzerland): 28.06.2026. - 01.08.2026.
Please note:
All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable) and 3 professional references
Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.
Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children? Are you ready to get involved and have a new, enriching experience? Send us your application (CV and cover letter: outlining how you will contribute to the success of our camp, and the kind of personal and professional growth you are looking for through the experience).
Other facts
About ALPADIA Language Schools SA
Alpadia Language Schools is a Swiss company with an international vision, devoted to excellence in teaching languages to enrich students' futures. Inspired by our multifaceted and multilingual country, we create an unparalleled student experience encouraging language development through immersion.
Present in Switzerland, France, Germany and England, we create a vibrant environment to foster connections, enhance experience and inspire imagination. For students who seek a multicultural setting, we offer a lifetime experience that sustains and extends people's possibilities and opens windows of opportunity. From classes for absolute beginners to official exam preparation, our schools offer a truly dedicated panel of solutions to cater to your needs.
Renamed in 2014, Alpadia benefits from the heritage of ESL Language Schools’ two decades of experience in language education. Alpadia Language Schools offers all year round courses for adults and summer camp programs for juniors and teenagers in Switzerland, France, Germany and England. Each year, our schools welcome more than 6,000 students from all over the world.
What you'll do
- Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering engaging activities and excursions to international students while ensuring their safety and well-being. They also assist in the day-to-day operations of the camp, including attendance checks and leading evening programs.
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