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:
Alpadia Language Schools, 2027
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.
Our Activity Leaders are at the heart of the summer camp experience. They create engaging, memorable and enriching programmes that help international students build confidence, develop friendships, practise their language skills and experience new adventures.
Working within our immersive language-learning environment, you will lead activities, excursions and evening programmes while helping to ensure the safety, wellbeing and personal development of students aged 10-17.
This is a highly varied role that combines activity leadership, student supervision and operational support. Successful candidates are energetic, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced residential camp environment where no two days are the same.
You will work closely with Teachers, other Activity Leaders and Camp Management to create an exciting, supportive and inclusive camp atmosphere that encourages learning, participation and personal growth.
This is not a traditional 9-to-5 position. Activity Leaders are key members of the residential camp community and should be prepared for a highly varied work environment that includes activity delivery, student supervision, operational support and active participation in camp life.
As an Activity Leader, you will work according to a staff rota and should be comfortable with variable and sometimes irregular working schedules. Depending on programme requirements, your duties may include:
This role requires a high degree of flexibility, resilience and adaptability. Camp programmes regularly evolve in response to weather, student needs, operational requirements and unforeseen circumstances. Activity Leaders must be comfortable adjusting plans, taking on different responsibilities and supporting colleagues wherever needed.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, remain positive under pressure and be willing to move seamlessly between activity leadership, student supervision and operational support responsibilities.
While flexibility is essential, staff schedules are planned in accordance with applicable employment and working-time requirements, including appropriate breaks and rest periods.
The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority.
All successful applicants will be required to:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student and staff member feels respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our programmes.
Do you enjoy working with young people, leading activities and helping students build confidence through new experiences?
Are you adaptable, energetic and excited by the rewards and challenges of residential camp life?
We would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining:
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.
