Summer Camp 2026: Activity Leader (Waterfront Master/Lifeguard)

English Adventure, the leader in English-language outdoor programs, is hiring for our upcoming Summer Camp  

Job Description 

The Waterfront Masters are in charge of managing our waterfront and swimming program at the lake. Our lake will be divided into a kayak section and a swimming section with floating docks. Campers will swim in the lake, jump from the docks and play with pool toys such as water frisbees and pool noodles.

All applicants should have experience and current certification in lifeguarding.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Planning and monitoring waterfront activities
• Performing regular head counts and waterfront safety checks throughout each swimming activity
• Preparing campers for activity such as gear safety checks (PFDs) and rule explanations

Japanese ability is not a requirement as our Challenge Camp Team Leaders have Japanese ability and will be accompanying their campers to activities. However, experience working with children who are learning English as a second language is a bonus. Any wilderness first aid training is also a bonus.

Outside of the Activity sessions, Activity Leaders may also be assigned to support camp operations in the morning and evening.

We are seeking hard-working, fun, and energetic English-speaking staff of any nationality.

English Adventure is a 100% nonsmoking workplace.

Basic qualifications

• Age 18 or older
• Available for all training and all camp days.
• Waterfront activity facilitation, swim coaching and/or lifeguarding experience
• Current lifeguarding certification 
• A strong desire to help kids have a blast and make the most of their camp experience

Pluses, but not requirements 

• Previous experience working with kids in a camp environment
• Japanese language ability
• Teaching/leadership experience in outdoor settings
• Current Wilderness CPR/First Aid certification

Summer Camp 2026 Schedule

• Onsite Training: July 17-20  (departure from Tokyo to the campsite on July 16 evening and return to Tokyo station on July 20)
• Camp Sessions 1-8: July 22 - August 23 
• Hongo School Camp Session: August 25-28 
  
• Activity Leaders will stay at the campsite during all 8 sessions and Hongo Camp. They will work three out of every four days throughout all camp sessions.
• Remuneration: 10,000 yen per camp and training day
• Location: Tsunan, Niigata
  

Staff Training

English Adventure will provide training prior to each camp. Attendance is mandatory for all staff. Our professional training is designed to make camps run smoothly, ensure the safety of our campers and staff, and will ensure you have the confidence necessary to have a great experience throughout the summer. We will also have staff complete a basic online first-aid course to help prepare for staff training. 

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage you to visit this page for further details before applying: https://www.english-adventure.org/en/employment/

Additionally, there is no need to apply twice - if you are interested in multiple positions at camp, please mention it in your application.

If you have questions after visiting the web-site above, contact us at campteam@english-adventure.org