Alpadia Welfare Officer- Japanese Speaking

At Alpadia, our mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.  As an Camp Counselor, you'll dive into an exciting role that blends cultural diversity, language immersion, and meaningful personal and professional growth in a unique setting where European language camp meets the American camp adventure. 

Think cultural exchange, adventure-filled days, and professional growth—all in an international setting where no two days are the same. 

What’s in it for you as a Japanese Speaking Welfare Officer? 

• Hands-on experience using Positive Behavior Support and conflict resolution to create a fun, engaging, and safe environment 

• Stay ahead in the field of education and youth practice with our professional development program designed to advance your career. 

• Work alongside a dynamic team of like-minded professionals from around the world 

• Be part of something bigger—in 2024, we welcomed students from 64 nationalities 

If you’re ready to inspire, grow, and make an impact while having unforgettable summer experience, this is your chance. 

2. The role  

Welfare Officers are the go-to support for students in residence, ensuring their well-being and creating a welcoming environment. You'll be available when needed and provide top-tier welfare support in your assigned residence. 

You’ll also help build a positive community, encouraging good behavior and respect for the property. Keeping an eye on conduct, you’ll report any issues to management and help maintain a great atmosphere. 

Plus, you’ll play a role in students’ language development—motivating, engaging, and helping them make friends. 

3. Key responsibilities   

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care  

• Monitor and supervise the student residence ensuring the proper safety, conduct and wellbeing of residents.  

• Manage students’ behavior at all relevant times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate  

• Chasing and finding students who are missing from the programme to maintain high safeguarding standards  

• Supporting and caring for sick students in camp  

• Carefully monitor the host institutions’ property, ensuring it is well looked after and any damage reported and investigated  

• Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policy  

• Be friendly and approachable whilst developing professional, positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience  

• Ensure any concerns, worries or questions students may have are dealt with sensitively  

• Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively, and information shared/escalated appropriately   

• Ensure the accommodation is kept tidy  

• Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them as necessary  

• Assist in the arrival check-in / departure check-out procedures  

• Assist with regular damage inspections  

• Assist with running of activities and excursions where required  

• Assist with any additional tasks as given by the camp management team   

4. Skills and Experience 

Essential: 

• Excellent communication skills in Japanese. Fluent to native speaker

• Excellent time management skills  

• Being flexible and adaptable to change  

• Excellent team work skills  

• Knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate clearly  

• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines 

• The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people 

• A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline 

• High level of integrity  

• Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect 

• Able to empathize with the children 

• Have experience working with Juniors in a care position 

• The ability to continue having a positive attitude when facing adversity or difficult situations 

Desirable: 

• Experience of working with children and young people  

• Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s  

• Experience with multiple departments and teams  

• Experience in a summer school environment  

• Safeguarding Level 1 and 2  

• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours 

6. Timetable  

Speaking 

Listening 

*An equivalent degree abroad or acceptable experience in lieu of education: two years of experience for every year of formal education required 

9. We offer you: 

• A developing and enriching summer experience 

• The chance to make long term connections and friends 

• Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back 

• A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year 

• Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills 

• The chance to join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year 

• An industry competitive salary 

• Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout 

• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere 

• Free entrance for all activities and excursions