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Summer camp counselors needed in Spain

Do you like working with children? If you are responsible, imaginative, caring and full of energy, this might be the summer job you are looking for! During the program, they are accompanied by Counselors who are in charge of managing groups of 8 to 12 children (Spaniards and volunteers who are English native speakers). The program is directed by the Program Director and the Master of Ceremonies, who will be in charge of making sure that the program is following the structure it is supposed to, as well as organizing activities, and providing support to the Counselors.

30 - 40 hours per week

What are you going to do:

Pueblo Ingles is an English immersion course for Spanish students to practice English without having to travel abroad. Since July 2004 we have “taught” English to Spaniards and welcomed thousands of English- speaking teens from all over the world to our little villages, where the official language is no longer Spanish.

Key responsibilities;

  • Supervise daily recreational and social activities for groups of students.
  • Explain activities, play games and instruct workshops: sports, arts and crafts, theatre, music, dance, etc... The participants will rely on you to guide them through their activities and you must have both the charisma to work with a group and the sensitivity to listen to the individual.
  • Make sure the campers speak and hear as much English as possible.
  • Enforce safety rules and regulations, and ensure the safety and well-being of the campers.
  • This demanding role requires constant energy and enthusiasm. You will be a role model, teacher, mediator, comedian, and friend. In these residential camps, you'll be with the children 24 hours a day.
  • Overseeing appropriate behavior at mealtimes.
  • Chaperoning on the bus trip from Madrid to the venue and back.
  • Volunteers pick-ups and drop-offs in Madrid.

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

  • Location: Our camps take place at a number of rural resorts (all with an assortment of sports and leisure facilities)
  • Ages: Kids - 7 to 12 years old and Teens - 13 to 18 years old.
  • Schedule: Residential Camp. Full time.

Dates

  • We have FOUR weeks of our “traditional” Pueblo Inglés Kids & Teens programs
  • We also have FOUR weeks of the camps for the Public Education System
  • You can choose to make from one to four weeks, in a row or with a break.

From the week of the 22nd of June to the last week of July.

What we offer:

  • Contract: We offer a Spanish employment. This will require a Spanish Social Security number
  • Training: You have to be in Madrid for training and contract signing. We will provide lunch on this day
  • We provide accommodation for the airport pick-up night, but the Training night will be at your own expense
  • Salary: From 300€ depending on the number of weeks. Food an accommodation provided at the camps

What we ask:

  • At least finished college A levels
  • Age: Counselors must be at least 21 years old (born in 1999 or before)
  • Languages: Must be a native English speaker or have a bilingual level
  • EU-citizens (or legal work permit in Spain)
  • Certificate of Criminal Records that allows you to work with minors (for example, DBS/CRB check, Garda vetting…)
  • Desirable previous camp experience, 1 to 2 proven years of working with children. Teaching experience is an advantage and might be required for some of the residential camps

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
College, University
Location
Northern Ireland
Working hours per week
30 - 40
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs, Evening Job, Weekend, Summer / Holiday Jobs, Internships, Temporary Full Time, Graduate Internship, Placements
Responsible for
The Summer programs for Kids don’t have English-speaking volunteers, so the counselors will be the ones in charge of exposing the children to English language through games, sports, theatre and plenty of activities.
Profession type
Sport / Adventure, Teaching / Instructors / Guides
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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