Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• First aid and CPR qualification issued by a recognised body.
• Experience participating in at least one sport or outdoor activity, either as an individual or as part of a team.
• Experience supervising and motivating children, preferably in a camp environment.
• Organised, creative, adaptable, trustworthy, patient and presentable.

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions we are only able to consider applications from nationals of Switzerland, the European Union (EU), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the United Kingdom, Canada, the USA, New Zealand and Australia for this position.

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to the compulsory training and assessment period.
• Take responsibility for the health, safety and well-being of a group of children during the daily multi-activity or camp programme.
• Prepare for and participate in the daily programme of sports and outdoor activities, assisting specialist instructors when required and leading other activities.
• Assist in the organisation of and participate fully in an evening activity programme, as required.
• Supervise the children during all meal times.
• Assist with wake-up, lights-out and other supervisory duties, as required.
• Escort children from/to their arrival/departure at airports and train stations, as required.
• Accompany children on excursions and participate in visits to places of interest, as required.
• Be a role model to the children, acting responsibly and in a caring manner at all times.
• Show understanding of and appreciation for diverse cultural backgrounds within the children, school chaperones and Viamonde staff.