Summer School Activity Leader (Counselor)

WHAT DOES THIS JOB INVOLVE?

Counselors at ISSOS work as a team to look after the welfare of up to 160 students aged 13-18 years old. They also help to organise and run the sporting activities and our varied evening programme. 

Individually, each counselor is in charge of their own group of up to 15 students. Counselors act as positive role models and are the first point of contact for our students, who come to us from over 80 countries around the world.

All of our summer positions are fully residential and all of our staff teams will be actively involved in the various events and activities that we put on for our students.

WHEN AND WHERE WE NEED YOU:

St Andrews: 25th June - 14th August 2025

Cambridge: 5th July - 31st July 2025

Yale: 9th July - 4th August 2025

REIMBURSEMENT:

Before the start of the session, we run a three-day orientation (dates are inclusive of this).

Staff members receive reimbursement after the session. Travel reimbursements and any finders’ fees are paid separately. 

We provide accommodation in all locations for all staff. Meals are provided in the halls of residence once students arrive, however, staff are responsible for their meals during Orientation. 

St Andrews : £2000 GBP per session (£4000 GBP for the full contract)

Cambridge: £2000 GBP for the session

Yale: $2400 USD for the session

TRAVEL:

Up to £150 reimbursed for travel to/from St Andrews or Cambridge 

Travelling within the US: Up to $450 reimbursed for travel to/from Yale 

Travelling from outside of the US: Up to $500 reimbursed for travel to/from Yale. 

If we are taking you on the J1 visa, we will also reimburse up to $150 for travel to your embassy appointment. 

The cost of the J1 Visa + SEVIS Fee is paid for by ISSOS. 

Flights & Embassy Appointment costs are the responsibility of the staff member. 

WHO CAN APPLY? 

To apply for this role in St Andrews or Cambridge, you must be a UK citizen or have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that we cannot sponsor visas for working in the UK.
 

ANYTHING ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW?

• All of our staff must pass a full criminal background check*

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?

Our Counselor roles are a brilliant opportunity for anyone looking to gain more experience working with young people. You will improve your leadership and teamwork skills while working with students from over 80 nationalities, at the same time as having a fantastic summer experience of your own. No two days at ISSOS are the same and we are really proud of the fact that our staff team have as much fun during the summer as our students do.

Read our staff testimonials or check out our Staff FAQs