Activity Leader

We are looking for natural leaders who will help organize and deliver activities, events and excursions for groups of our student body. Every day is different from taking students on unique excursions. There are opportunities to go on interesting trips as well as the chance to participate in the many fun activities and events you will be leading. These roles are offered on a full-time, flexible basis that will involve evening and weekend shifts (Monday to Friday: morning and evening, or afternoon and evening plus Saturday or Sunday full day).

Responsibilities

Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips

Creates a lively atmosphere during excursions, delivering excellent customer service

Takes responsibility for health, safety and well-being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and procedures

Liaises with co-leaders and the Student Support and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips

Ensures the EF behavior code is always followed by all students and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

Assists with other duties as requested by the Activity Manager

Requirements

Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality

Confident in leading and managing groups of students

Highly organized and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised

Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure

Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of international students

A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential

Is a trained First Aider (preferable but not essential)

Experience with 10 - 14 year olds (preferable but nor essential)

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

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 hundreds of 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, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.