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Who we are
School Trip Camps
Vacation Camp
To become part of the American Village team, you must:
🌟 Be an EU citizen or hold a valid work permit allowing you to work in France for the entire duration of your contract.
Examples of eligible permits include: Student VLS-TS, Private and Family Life Residence Permit, Resident Permit, or an Article 18(1) UK–EU Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit (all professional activities).
🌟 Be 18 years of age or older.
Hiring periods: All sessions (including School Trips and Vacation Camps).
English proficiency: Very high level of spoken and written English required (minimum C1). Experience in an English-speaking country is preferred.
English teaching qualifications: Not required, but considered an asset (TEFL, CELTA, etc.).
Use of French during camp: None.
Skills and experience: Previous successful experience in child care, camp counseling, or animation is required. Enthusiasm, positivity, and energy are essential!
Activity Leader Qualification: Not required.
Hiring periods: School holidays only (Vacation Camps).
Activity Leader Qualification: BAFA (or equivalent) is required. For the Sanitary Assistant role, a PSC1 certificate obtained within the last 3 years is mandatory.
English proficiency: Strong spoken and written English skills required (minimum B2 level).
Use of French during camp: Limited.
Skills and experience: Previous successful experience in child care, camp counseling, or animation is required. Enthusiasm, positivity, and energy are essential!
Summer camps: Candidates holding a BSB (watersports qualification) or BNSSA (lifeguard qualification) are especially welcome.
Hiring periods: School holidays only (Vacation Camps).
Camp Director Qualification: A valid BAFD, BAFD trainee status, or equivalent qualification is required.
English proficiency: Strong spoken and written English skills required (minimum B2 level).
Use of French during camp: Daily.
Skills and experience: We are looking for candidates with strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as experience managing a team. Confidence with digital communication tools (emails, apps, photo sharing, etc.) is important. A driving licence and personal vehicle are an advantage but not essential. Most importantly, we value enthusiasm, positivity, and a dynamic attitude!
Hiring periods: Spring and/or Autumn (School Trip Camps).
Camp Director Qualification: Qualification: A BAFD or equivalent qualification is preferred but not required. Holding a PSC1 certificate is a plus.
English proficiency: Strong spoken and written English skills required (minimum B2 level).
Use of French during camp: Daily.
Skills and experience: We are looking for candidates with strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as experience managing a team. Confidence with digital communication tools (emails, apps, photo sharing, etc.) is important. A driving licence and personal vehicle are an advantage but not essential. Most importantly, we value enthusiasm, positivity, and a dynamic attitude!
Complete and legible scans of the following documents are required :
Passport : data page and signature page
Birth certificate or French social security number
Vaccination records that are up-to-date and include Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio (DTP vaccination). A copy of these records is required of all professionals working with children in France.
TEFL/TESL/CELTA (not required but a plus)
Click here for more information about: DTP vaccination
Click here for: health information for travelers coming to France.
