Description

Position at EF International Language Campuses
Activity Leader
EF International Language Campuses
Santa Barbara, CA
For the past 50 years, EF Education First has been the world's leader in international education. We offer students from Europe and Asia (aged 18-24) the opportunity to spend one week to a year in the United States to improve their language skills, live with a local host family or in a residence, and learn about American culture through fun and immersive activities. Who You Are Are you bold, confident and charismatic....fun-loving with non-stop energy?
Do you love leading, working with and coaching young people?
Are you passionate about cultural exchange and international education?
If so, this role could be the one for you.
The Role
Work side-by-side with international staff this summer to lead activities, field trips and social events for groups of 30-40 international students. From organizing student parties and sports tournaments, to leading day trips and weekend excursions, this is a high-energy, non-stop kind of job that is as rewarding and fun as it is challenging. Please note that the role is on a rotation basis and can expect to work from Tuesday-Saturday.
Responsibilities

• Organize and execute a full schedule of activities, games, sports, field trips and excursions.
• Assist with student arrivals and departures.
• Attend all Activity Leader briefings.
• Liaise with your Manager to monitor daily attendance.
• Collect, log and bank money for optional excursions and activities.
• Deal with problems and emergency situations should they arise.
• Work effectively within a team to deliver excellence in customer experience.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.

Candidate Profile

• Enthusiastic, confident and energetic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and punctual.
• Goes above and beyond, never settling for status quo.
• Maintains a balance between professionalism and fun.
• Comfortable leading activities, social events, sports activities and excursions for groups of 15-30 students.
• Knowledge of the local area would be an advantage but not required.
• Able to attend paid, 2-day local training prior to contract commencing.
• Fluency in English

Earnings

• $18.00-$20.00 / hour

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to a background check and character reference checks
About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, So Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zrich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.