Village Camps - Receptionist

  England

• Yorkshire & the Humber: 
York

  Switzerland

Leysin

Length of Position: 7 to 9 weeks
Dates: 21/06/09

Description: Receptionist greets all visitors entering the building, follows sign in and out procedures depending on age of campers, answers telephone enquiries in an appropriate manner, maintains a log book of all messages received and distributes accurate messages to individuals, calls parents to discuss the progress of their child as required by the camp director, distributes incoming mail and delivers out-going mail to post office daily, and ensures that copies of camp lists and activity information are maintained and updated at all times. Participation in all other aspects of camp life is expected.

Highlights: Village Camps has been providing quality summer camp and educational programmes to children since 1972. We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our experienced staff for 2008.

Village Camps runs programmes in Switzerland, France, Austria, England and Ireland,   May through October including summer and day camps; English, French and German instruction; Tennis and golf camps; Outdoor educationa and adventure camps as well as many other exciting programmes.

If you enjoy working with children of all ages and are keen to work in a camp environment, a position at Village Camps offers you an excellent opportunity to gain international work experience and establish lasting friendships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications: Applicant will have experience in office administration and Microsoft Excel and Word. English an intermediate to advanced level of spoken French is required.Other languages a benefit.

Salary / Pay: Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1972