Boarding Activity Coordinator

WHO WE ARE  

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. Collège du Léman is a member of the Nord Anglia family of more than 89+ schools worldwide. 

At Collège du Léman, we shape generations that harness differences, changing our world for the better, and are proud of our “RISE” (Respect, Internationalism, Spirit and Excellence) values. 

We are a truly international community of more than 120 different nationalities. These come together on a green, village-like campus covering 8 hectares. Students follow national and international curricula, with English, French and Bilingual programmes offered. 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE  

The Activities Coordinator plays a key role in delivering a holistic boarding experience, ensuring that every student has structured opportunities to discover new passions, engage with others, and develop a strong sense of belonging.

Central to this role is the Activities Programme, the House Competition, and the celebration of boarding life through House Blogs and events. The role requires passion and is highly collaborative and succeeds through teamwork, coordination, and consistency rather than individual delivery.

This is an 80% position. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Relating to activities programme & student engagement

• Design, coordinate, and oversee a coherent evening and weekend activities programme aligned with the school’s ethos of holistic education.
• Ensure activities provide breadth, discovery, and progression, enabling students to explore new interests and develop emerging passions.
• Track student participation and engagement across Houses to ensure fairness, inclusion, and balance.
• Use tracking data to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in the programme.
• Work with boarding staff to ensure activities are well-planned, purposeful, and consistently delivered.

Relating to house competition

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the House Competition as a central driver of student engagement and House identity.
• Ensure the competition is fair, transparent, inclusive, and motivating, with clear structures and consistent application across Houses.
• Track participation and points accurately, ensuring credibility and trust in the system.
• Use the House Competition to promote:
• Participation over performance
• Teamwork and belonging
• Positive House spirit and healthy competition
• Work closely with Heads of House and boarding staff to embed the House Competition into daily boarding life.
• Ensure the House Competition is visible and celebrated across campus and communications.

Relating to house blogs & community celebration

• Oversee the House Blogs, ensuring regular, high-quality content that reflects boarding life, activities, and House events.
• Support staff in contributing content that celebrates participation, effort, and community moments.
• Ensure blogs are used as a tool for:
  • Celebrating student engagement
  • Strengthening House identity
  • Connecting with parents and the wider community
• Coordinate with Marketing/Communications where appropriate to ensure alignment and visibility.

Relating to events & budget oversight

• Organise key annual boarding events (e.g. Welcome Dinner, International Dinners, Christmas Dance, End-of-Year events).
• Coordinate and promote boarding trips, including holiday programmes.
• Guide staff leading activities to ensure accountability for organisation, communication, and risk assessment.
• Manage the Boarding Activities Budget in collaboration with management.
• Oversee related operational elements linked to student life (e.g. House fruit, hoodies, birthdays, House displays, activity photos).

Candidate profile:

• Strong organisational skills with a methodical and structured approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy, attentiveness, and openness.
• Proven team leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Solutions-oriented with comfort in both analytical and creative work.
• Resilient, with a good sense of humour.

Qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Strong IT skills.
• Minimum 3 years in a relevant role.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.

You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.