Summer Camp - Residential House Parent

WHO WE ARE

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps.  We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.

We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.

Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Residential House Parent is responsible to supervise students between the ages of 8 and 18 years and organise activities/animations.

The Residential House Parent will reside on campus in the Boarding House and will be responsible for students’ care and well-being overnight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcoming and monitoring children from 8 to 18 years
• Accompanying and supervising children in the afternoon, evening, overnight and breakfast
• Entertaining by leading hands-on and/or sports activities
• Organising games, workshops and shows
• Ensuring the safety of children during all trips in or out of the Summer Camp
• Being responsible for children’s hygiene and safety

• Ensuring the compliance with health and safety rules of Collège du Léman and respecting the material and the areas
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for boarding students
• Implement the boarding house code of conduct, ensuring that, along with sanctions, rewards are provided for deserving boarders
• Promote acceptance of other cultures within the boarding house.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience working with children and teens mandatory
• Responsible and autonomous
• Ability to reassure children and parents
• Languages required: English (French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese or Arabic is a plus)
• CPR & First Aid knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

• Works well under pressure
• Motivated, dynamic, flexible, professional, organized, and creative
• Ability to work in a team environment is vital
• Availability in July and August
• Being available to work on weekends

CONDITIONS

The summer camp is planned over 3 sessions from 29th June to 9th August 2025.

Dates:  

• Session 1: 29th June to 12th July 2025
• Session 2: 13th July to 26th July 2025
• Session 3: 27th July to 9th August 2025

Please note that the preference will be given to candidates available to work several sessions.

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.