Social Activity Officer (Summer Job - ideal for students!)

Executive Mandate Specification

Are you an enthusiastic and responsible young adult? Do you relish working well under pressure? Are you a good problem solver? Love being a team player? Then please, keep reading...

The Cambridge Centre for Languages is an international language school which runs a six week summer camp from July 8th - August 20th, based in St Mary’s School in Cambridge, for students aged 9-17.

This is a rewarding and challenging role which is integral to the enjoyable running of the summer programme. Social Activities Officers (SAOs) are responsible for the safe running of the students’ activity sessions which includes daytime activities like sports, performance and arts sessions, as well as museum visits and punting in Cambridge. SAOs also supervise and lead evening activities and weekend day excursions. Students should be encouraged to practice their spoken English during activities.

SAOs typically are University-age students returning during the summer. This is not typically a residential role, so candidates should live in Cambridge or within easy commuting distance.

Responsible to: Social Activities Leader (SAL) and Centre Director (CD).

Liaise with: Other SAOs and Teaching Assistants (TAs).

Hours of work: Up to 46 (Monday-Friday, with one weekend day per week)

Hourly rate: Minimum wage according to age

To apply: Email James Errington with a CV attached.

Requirements

Qualifications (Desirable criteria): University student or graduate.

Skills (Desirable):

• Experience leading group activities
• Experience communicating with non-native speakers of English
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Personal:

• Good organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a range of age groups
• Enthusiastic and works well in teams.
• Leadership qualities and works well under pressure.

Benefits:

• Discounted/free food

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 weeks

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Housing allowance

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/04/2023
Expected start date: 08/07/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship