Summer Activity Manager Job at Move Language Ahead (Mahwah)

Job Description

Join the MLA Move Language Ahead team as an Activity Manager and embark on an extraordinary summer adventure filled with joy, cultural exchange, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of international students. We are seeking an enthusiastic leader to ensure the successful, safe, and fun delivery of our Summer School programs for Summer 2026. As the Activity Manager, you will be the main point of contact at an MLA Summer School and responsible for the staff of Activity Leaders. You will reside on campus and organize all the activities for our international students attending our cultural immersion program.

Job Responsibility

Ensure the successful, safe, and fun delivery of Summer School programs
Be the main point of contact at an MLA Summer School
Responsible for the staff of Activity Leaders
Organize all activities for international students
Responsible for all aspects of ESL summer camp programming, including off-campus excursions and on-campus entertainment
Manage off-campus excursions
Manage all sports and evening activities at the Center
Emcee evening activities
Oversee the MLA Health and Safety Protocol for the center
Maintain 24-hour on-call emergency assistance for the center
Oversee the efficient completion of all duties of Activity Leaders
Ensure all day-to-day center operations and program components are properly planned and delivered
Hold regular meetings with Activity Leaders
Constantly monitor student and staff safety and welfare
Participate in a comprehensive Center induction to all new guests
Direct the Activity Leaders in the preparation of the site
Review, create, and/or confirm all bookings for excursions and transportation
Create and ensure weekly staff schedules are accurate
Maintain the Center Notice Board
Participate in the review and updating of information within the Master Center Excel file
Work with the Center Director to complete the Airport Transfer Check
Assist in sending Center SMS
Attend regular staff meetings
Participate in end-of-program staff evaluations and program report
Develop a good business relationship with the college/university
Support the Center Director
Provide support for all direct reports
Use company-provided communication channels
Develop and maintain open lines of communication with Group Leaders
Support MLA Activity Managers at other centers
Attend one off-campus excursion per week
Attend the mini breaks
Make regular visits to the dining hall
Engage the students and encourage them to sign up for activities
Support the Night Guardian, Activity Leaders and security staff

Requirements

Positive outlook
Enthusiasm
Creativity
Dedicated leader
Excellent organization skills
Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure environment
Passion for working with youth
High school degree or equivalent
Good interpersonal skills
Capacity to motivate a team and lead by example
Ability to establish excellent relationships with clients
Ability to multi-task
Excellent communication (verbal and written)
Attention to detail
Self-motivation
Aptitude to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative
The completion of a satisfactory background check, including a child abuse clearance

Nice to have

Associate or bachelor's Degree
Prior work experience as a manager
Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
First Aid certification
Lifeguard certification

What we offer

Free on-campus Room & Board
Complimentary accommodation and full board

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