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Activity and Excursion Leader

Activity and Excursion Leader

YES USAIrvine, CA, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Location and Dates :

Concordia University Irvine - Housing available if desired

  • Camp runs from June 29 - August 9, 2025

6, 4, and 2-week contracts are available.

Job Description

You will oversee international students during on-campus activities, as well as lead and supervise students during off-campus excursions. We are looking for both residential staff who will live on-campus, as well as staff who can reliably commute.

Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to :

Student Supervision :

  • Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
  • Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
  • Inform management immediately of any issues
  • Off-Campus Excursions

  • Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
  • Prepare for off-site excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information, check and study directions to excursion sites, etc.).
  • Provide information and share stories with students / chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
  • Actively supervise, interact with, and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
  • Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
  • Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes / restaurants after each excursion, if applicable.
  • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergencies.
  • Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
  • On-Campus Activities

  • Lead on-campus activities, such as music night, volleyball, etc.
  • Assist in coordinating on-campus food activity deliveries, including tasks such as picking up food, setting up a dining area, facilitating food distribution, and cleaning up the dining area.
  • Session Opening and Closing Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections, assembling welcome packets, facilitating new student orientation, and conducting campus tours, among other responsibilities.
  • Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
  • Provide support during new student check-ins.
  • Assist with end-of-course ceremonies.
  • Assist with room inspections during student check-outs and coordinate their airport transfers for a seamless departure experience.
  • Residential / Administrative / Miscellaneous :

  • Ensure punctuality for all excursions and scheduled activities
  • Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or current university student
  • Native fluency in English.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Qualities

    An ideal candidate possesses the following qualities :

  • Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication
  • Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment
  • Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students
  • Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city’s attractions to share with students
  • Ability to guide students around the city independently.
  • A good sense of direction and a strong knowledge of the city, including the public transportation system.
  • Adapts well to change, showing flexibility in various situations
  • Commits to working extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure program success.
  • Application Procedure

    Prior to offering a job to selected candidates, YES USA will :

  • Complete a reference check (names and contact details of three references are required).
  • Run a background check.
  • Upon signing a job offer, successful candidates will be required to :

  • Submit a copy of their diploma(s) or transcripts along with other new hire paperwork.
  • Staff Training

  • Virtual Training- A training session via Zoom will be announced prior to the start of camp.
  • In-Person Training - YES USA offers on-site training one day prior to your employment start date with housing available for residential staff. A $100 bonus will be given upon successful completion of the contract to staff who participate in the in-person training.
  • Available Employee Benefits

  • One day off per week.
  • Training bonus (see above).
  • On-campus housing in a shared dorm (residential staff).
  • Hours

  • Excursions on non-study days could begin as early as 10 : 30am and end at 10 : 00pm.
  • Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1 : 30pm and end at 10 : 00pm.
  • 57 Hours per week
  • Compensation :

  • Residential Salary : $703 - $875 per week
  • Commuter Salary : $885 - $1,036 per week.
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