Tennis Trainer and Activity Leader at Language Immersion Summer Camp

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Alpadia Language Schools is seeking a Tennis Trainer and Activity Leader for a full time seasonal role at the Engelberg camp, combining tennis coaching with language immersion activities, group excursions and day to day camp operations for 13–17 year olds from around the world. Essential criteria include professional tennis coaching experience, proven work with children, German at least B1–B2, fluent English, high resilience, strong teamwork and comfort speaking before large groups, plus availability 27.06.2025 to 02.08.2026. The package features 500–700 CHF weekly, full room and board, two days of pre-summer training, travel reimbursement up to 160 EUR and growth opportunities; applicants should submit a tailored CV and cover letter outlining contribution and growth, along with a DBS check and three references.

Company Description

Alpadia Language Schools from Kaplan International Languages, offers all-year round schools in Montreux, Berlin, Freiburg and Lyon, teaching French and German. Alpadia also provides English, French and German summer courses for juniors and teens in Europe and North America. Initially established in 1996, and now larger than ever, our mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students, to inspire their future.

A summer job at Alpadia can be a crucial step for anyone who is looking for permanent employment in Germany. Working at a highly esteemed company in the German-Swiss education sector will make you stand out in the eyes of future employers. By the end of the summer, your resume could say: 

Tennis Trainer and Language Immersion Specialist 

Alpadia Language Schools 

As a full-time, seasonal staff member of Alpadia Language School’s language immersion camps, I served as tennis trainer and language immersion guide for 13–17-year-old students coming from every continent. My 24-hour responsibilities included leading tennis trainings 3 times a week, supporting student’s social, emotional and cultural development, designing and guiding excursions with 20-40 participants, diverse skill transfer through activity facilitation, child safeguarding and risk management. Working in an innovative, fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment also allowed me to develop crucial competences in solution-focused conflict management, child development and language teaching.

Job Description

Our Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students, following Alpadia’s innovative approach to language immersion and experiential learning. As our resident Tennis Trainer, you will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring our students have a meaningful, adventurous time in camp, full of learning and personal growth, while offering your expert supervision and safety. Additionally, you’ll take an active role in the day-to-day operations of camp via attendance checks, helping out during wake-ups and bedtime, and leading camp-wide Evening Programs. 

Qualifications

Essential Criteria 

• Experience coaching tennis in a professional capacity
• Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity 
• Some German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum), ability to learn activity-specific vocabulary to ensure language immersion 
• Fluency in English 
• High physical, mental and emotional  resilience
• Experience in meaningful, professional teamwork 
• High energy level, excitement and comfort speaking in front of large groups 
• Availability for 5 weeks of the summer (June 27 - August 2)

Desired Criteria 

• Fluency in German and English 
• Experience in outdoor education or summer camps 
• Driver’s License, and ability to drive a minivan 

Additional Information

What we offer 

• A weekly summer salary of 500-700 CHF, depending on experience
• 2 days of pre-summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and solution-focused, positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques 
• Full Room and Board during the entirety of the summer 
• Travel Reimbursement up to 160 EUR 
• Recommendation Bonuses for other staff members that you send our way 
• a chance to grow and develop your skills as an educator while working in a team of dedicated youth work professionals throughout the summer. Alpadia combines 29 years of experience in language teaching with student-focused, innovative learning approaches in a summer camp setting, making it a valuable professional experience to have on your CV 

Dates of commitment:   27.06.2025. - 02.08.2026. 

Please note:  

• All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable) and 3 professional references 

• Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff. 

Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children? Are you ready to get involved and have a new, enriching experience? Send us your application (CV and cover letter: outlining how you will contribute to the success of our camp, and the kind of personal and professional growth you are looking for through the experience).