What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Coordinator position at EF High School Exchange Year?
Welcome Camp 2026 - Wellness Coordinator
EF High School Exchange Year
Thornwood, NY
Wellness Coordinator
EF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Camp program held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY. EF Welcome Camp provides participants with a memorable New York City experience, valuable communication skills, and strong bonds with other exchange students before students embark on their high school exchange year.
The Ideal Candidate
Has the desire to work with teens
Has an exceptional ability to assess interpersonal dynamics
Has a high emotional intelligence and empathy
Has experience working with a culturally diverse population
Is highly organized and has experience working with a large-scale student program
Enjoys problem solving, is solutions-oriented and remains calm in fluid situations
Is able to work with many stakeholders, while putting the needs of the program first
Is solutions-oriented in managing a time-sensitive workload
Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor
Is an exceptional team-player and enjoys working with dynamic colleagues
Main Responsibilities for the Wellness Coordinator include assisting with supervision of students during their stay on campus and providing direct support to students as needed on topics such as homesickness, language concerns, and wellbeing, while simultaneously communicating with EF staff on-site and partners to relay support updates.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting the operations team as needed (driving to purchase supplies, helping with lost luggage, organizing materials and supplies), assisting with Welcome Desk, traveling to Manhattan, NY on field trips, transporting students to urgent care clinic or hospital, and participating in Emergency response procedures as assigned. Must have a valid driver’s license and feel comfortable driving in and around New York City.
EF Welcome Camp is broken up into four (4) sessions and includes Senior Staff and all-staff trainings as detailed below.
Senior Staff arrivals: July 12
Senior Staff training: July 13-16
All-Staff Training: July 17 - July 22
Week 1: July 23 – July 28
Week 2: July 30 – August 4
Week 3: August 6 – August 11
Week 4: August 13 – August 18
Staff departures: August 19
The Wellness Coordinator position is part of our Senior Staff, who are collectively responsible for the smooth operation of a fast-paced and ever-changing summer program. All Senior Staff candidates must be available for the full duration of our summer season.
The Wellness Coordinator is estimated to work around 45-60 hours per week at $17/hour, with any overtime hours being paid at time and a half. All summer staff are provided room and board for the program's duration. All staff are required to complete two online training modules to familiarize themselves with the EF High School Exchange Year program and attend a training prior to students’ arrival.
EF High School Exchange Year
Thornwood, NY
Wellness Coordinator
EF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Camp program held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY. EF Welcome Camp provides participants with a memorable New York City experience, valuable communication skills, and strong bonds with other exchange students before students embark on their high school exchange year.
The Ideal Candidate
Has the desire to work with teens
Has an exceptional ability to assess interpersonal dynamics
Has a high emotional intelligence and empathy
Has experience working with a culturally diverse population
Is highly organized and has experience working with a large-scale student program
Enjoys problem solving, is solutions-oriented and remains calm in fluid situations
Is able to work with many stakeholders, while putting the needs of the program first
Is solutions-oriented in managing a time-sensitive workload
Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor
Is an exceptional team-player and enjoys working with dynamic colleagues
Main Responsibilities for the Wellness Coordinator include assisting with supervision of students during their stay on campus and providing direct support to students as needed on topics such as homesickness, language concerns, and wellbeing, while simultaneously communicating with EF staff on-site and partners to relay support updates.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting the operations team as needed (driving to purchase supplies, helping with lost luggage, organizing materials and supplies), assisting with Welcome Desk, traveling to Manhattan, NY on field trips, transporting students to urgent care clinic or hospital, and participating in Emergency response procedures as assigned. Must have a valid driver’s license and feel comfortable driving in and around New York City.
EF Welcome Camp is broken up into four (4) sessions and includes Senior Staff and all-staff trainings as detailed below.
Senior Staff arrivals: July 12
Senior Staff training: July 13-16
All-Staff Training: July 17 - July 22
Week 1: July 23 – July 28
Week 2: July 30 – August 4
Week 3: August 6 – August 11
Week 4: August 13 – August 18
Staff departures: August 19
The Wellness Coordinator position is part of our Senior Staff, who are collectively responsible for the smooth operation of a fast-paced and ever-changing summer program. All Senior Staff candidates must be available for the full duration of our summer season.
The Wellness Coordinator is estimated to work around 45-60 hours per week at $17/hour, with any overtime hours being paid at time and a half. All summer staff are provided room and board for the program's duration. All staff are required to complete two online training modules to familiarize themselves with the EF High School Exchange Year program and attend a training prior to students’ arrival.
Salary : $17