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The position of Activity Manager (AM) is a challenging role with a high level of responsibility, suitable for a candidate with excellent leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills. Activity Manager must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the operational aspects of a summer camp with students living in residence and homestay. The Activity Manager is responsible for overseeing the full activities program for the Brooklyn Junior Programme and managing an activity staff of 15-25 people. This includes booking excursions and activities, coordinating transportation, managing payments and finances, and liaising with chaperones (Group Leaders) from various countries around the world. A combination of people skills and organizational skills is essential for this role. In this role, you will ensure that our activity leaders have all the tools and instructions required to escort students throughout New York’s top tourist sites and organize entertaining on-campus activities. The AM schedules and manages payroll for the activities team. You will also a key point of contact for Group Leaders, who may want to make additions or changes to their schedule on arrival. The AM position is residential, with room and board included in the employment contract.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare welcome packs for new arrivals
Plan, organize and implement a range of activities suitable for students
Book and organize cultural excursions
Liaise with college staff to ensure facilities are booked and ready
Regularly meet with Group Leaders and college staff
Ensure Group Leaders have all relevant information about their activities
Coordinate transportation for all activities
Ensure requests from students and group leaders are met promptly
Implement changes from client feedback appropriately
Create a positive atmosphere and motivate effectively
Create & manage weekly staff schedules
Hold daily activity staff briefings
Monitor performance and conduct of activity leaders
Respond to emergencies at any time
Monitor outgoing expenditures and ensure all expenses are within budget
Maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare
Maintain a professional working relationship with staff and clients
Requirements:
CEFR C1+ level of English speaking and writing
A thorough understanding and experience of what makes a successful junior or summer programme
Strong communication skills to deliver instructions clearly and effectively
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to cope with changing priorities
A drive to work with fun, like-minded people to work collaboratively and contribute to team success
The ability to lead and motivate staff to maximize performance
Nice to have:
Have previous management experience in a language school
Are familiar with the University campus, and other New York City and Brooklyn attractions
What we offer:
Full board accommodation included in residential position employment packages available