Summer Activity Leader

Activity Leader – Summer 2026

EF (Education First) Torquay Summer School is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders. In this role you will organize and lead activities, events and excursions, creating an unforgettable experience for international students. Every day is different, from city trips to themed parties and interactive games. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and multicultural environment.

Position Details

• Full-time
• 6 days a week
• Dates available between June – August 2026 (minimum two‑week commitment)

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Create a lively atmosphere throughout the site and during excursions, while delivering excellent customer service
• Takes responsibility for health, safety and well‑being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency procedures in line with EF policy and procedures
• Liaise with co‑leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Ensure the EF behaviour code is always followed by all students and inform management immediately of any issues or problems

Requirements

• Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students
• Highly organised 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 sensitivity to the needs of international students
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to adapt working hours as required
• Trained First Aider (preferable but not essential)
• Experience with 13‑17 year olds (preferable but not essential)
• All offers subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment

Benefits

• Work in a truly international environment
• Boost your CV with a world‑renowned organisation
• Regular social events
• Opportunity for summer‑to‑summer progression: Leader → Coordinator → Manager
• Encouraged innovation and ownership of ideas
• Access to EF Hello language learning
• Employee assistance program
• External training on safeguarding, mental health and first aid
• Spend summer by the sea
• Close knit team local to the area

EF is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

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