Overview
Counselors at ISSOS work as a team to look after the welfare of all 160 students on campus. They also help to organise and run the sporting activities, local trips and our varied evening programme.
Counselors are responsible for injecting the fun into ISSOS, as well as being a mentor and friend to the students.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking after the welfare of our students
Helping your group to bond and being a positive role model for them
Running and taking part in the evening programme and sporting activities
Running and supervising the cultural trips included in the programme
Making sure our students are happy and safe at all times
WHAT SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?
Previous experience working with young people (minimum 2 years) is essential
Interests in sport, music, theatre, dance and other hobbies would be advantageous
You must be fluent in English
THE TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Wants to have a positive impact on young people
Is fun in nature and doesn’t take themselves too seriously
Works well in a team and has a flexible attitude
Stays calm under pressure
Has clear and effective communication skills
Is enthusiastic with the ability to self-motivate and use their initiative
About ISSOS International Summer School
ISSOS offers award-winning summer schools in Scotland, England and the USA for students aged 13 - 18, from all over the world.
Our three-week all-inclusive summer school experience offers high school students from all over the world the opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the historic university towns of St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale.
