Assistant Camp Leader (f/m/d) for English Summer Camps close to Salzburg

We are looking for a responsible and well-structured Assistant to support the Camp Leader in the organisation and daily operations of our overnight camp (approx. 60 children, 7 staff members).

Each year, we successfully organise well-established summer camps in St. Gilgen, welcoming children from different backgrounds in a structured, international environment.

This role combines leadership responsibility with active involvement in camp life.

The Assistant acts as a bridge between the Camp Leader and the Counsellor team and plays a key role in ensuring structure, safety and smooth daily operations.

Tasks

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting the Camp Leader in organisational and administrative tasks
• Preparing daily programs and materials (printing schedules, activity sheets, class lists, room lists, etc.)
• Assisting with lesson coordination during teaching hours
• Helping ensure a structured and smooth daily flow
• Serving as a contact person for Counsellors
• Acting as second escalation level in child-related conflicts
• Supporting parent communication when required
• Stepping in operationally when the Camp Leader is temporarily unavailable
• Participating fully in activities and supervision as a Counsellor

Requirements

What We Expect

• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
• Professional boundaries and understanding of safeguarding principles
• Ability to stay calm and solution-oriented in stressful situations
• Clear and respectful communication skills
• Willingness to work within a structured leadership framework
• Organisational strength and attention to detail
• Team-oriented mindset
• Emotional maturity and fairness
• This position requires situational awareness, discretion and the ability to balance authority with approachability.

What This Role Is Not

• This is not a purely administrative role and not a title without responsibility.
  The Assistant is an active part of camp life while simultaneously carrying leadership duties.

Benefits

• What We Offer
• A structured and well-organised camp environment
• Clear leadership and defined responsibilities
• A motivated team of counsellors
• The opportunity to gain real leadership experience in an international camp setting

Application

• Please include:
• A short motivation letter
• Relevant experience working with children
• Any prior leadership or organisational experience