Returning Staff Questions

 - Re-Applying -

Do I have to complete an online application?

Of course! Otherwise, it is hard for us to evaluate your employment request. 

A returning employee's review is based on four factors:

1. Performance during previous employment

2. Respect for company rules and regulations

3. Experience gained since last season

4. Self-assessment of job performance

If hired, you must update your employee file with:

• A recent criminal records check 

• Any updated documents or newly acquired diplomas

Which position should I choose? 

• Available during the school year: Use  "School Trip Camps - Returning Language Counselor" . There is only one pay level for School Trip Counselors. Click here to know more about School Trip Counselor Responsibilities.

• Only available during school vacation periods: Use "Vacation Camps - Veteran Counselor". Both Language Counselors and Daily Life counselors are processed under the status of Veteran Counselor. Click here to know more about Veteran Counselor Responsibilities.

  
  

                                         

Are counselor contracts still limited to 80 days?

• The School Trips Camp teams will all be on CDD. Therefore, it is possible to work at both types of camps, because only the Vacation Camps teams are on CEE (limited to 80 days annually).

Can I make special requests about location, camper age, or favorite colleagues?

• Just like first-year employees, you can submit a location or colleague preference to us during an interview. That said, placements are assigned based on camp needs and your availability. You can see the camp locations listed next to each opening on the dates page. Priority is generally given to applicants available for the full session.

How do I get ready for camp ?

Employee preparation has three main steps :

1. Reviewing your hiring documents, which outline company policies and your responsabilities. 

2. The Employee Program Manual 

3. Completing training modules through our E-learning platform.

4. Attending a live webinar hosted by our Pedagogical Director

5. Once at camp, working with your team at camp to prepare activities, organize materials and set expectations for the session.

   
   

- Evolve on our team -

What is the Head Language Counselor?

During Vacation Camp sessions, the HLC takes on additional leadership responsibilities and a heavier workload than other counselors. For this reason, the position includes an additional 10€ per day.

The HLC :

• Works as an Activity Counselor

• French is not required

• Works under the supervision of a director and follows their guidance

• Organizes and supports other counselors in the program

• Handles some administrative tasks and manages materials

To apply, complete the relevant section in the Veteran Counselor application and update your motivation letter explaining why you should be selected for this position. Please indicate this clearly in your application form.

Who selects the Head Language Counselors?

• Summer Vacations : The HLC is hired in advance and assigned to a camp. A director can request a specific HLC, in order to aid recruitment.

How can I become a director?

This position is bilingual, French is required.

• School Trip Camp Director : no Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions du Directeur (BAFD) required.

• Click here to know more about School Trip Camp Director and School Trip Camp Veteran Director.

• Vacation Camp Director :  a Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions du Directeur (BAFD) is required. American Village offers some financing in exchange for directing the month of July. Read more on the PAFEI BAFD Scholarship Program here. Click here to know more about Vacation Camp Director and Vacation Camp Veteran Director.

• Vacation Camp Director Confirmé : Possible at 3rd year as a director. Entirely performance based. Implies mastery and independence in all aspects of the direction : flawless administrative work, French reglementation respect, team management, materials management, partnership development and client satisfaction. Click here to know more about Vacation Camp Director Confirmé.
  

• Detailed information is available on the School Trip Camp Director page and the Vacation Camp Director page.

- Post-employment -

How can I obtain an Attestation Pôle Emploi from Nacel post-employment?

To receive an attestation Pôle Emploi, email your request, stating your full name and employment dates, to American Village at american.village@nacel.fr with "Demande Attestation Pôle Emploi" in the subject line.

How can I obtain a professional reference from American Village post-employment?

To receive a standardized professional reference letter, email your request, stating your full name and all past employment dates, to American Village at american.village@nacel.fr with "Professional Reference Letter Request" in the subject line. 

If you require more than a standard confirmation of employment in PDF format, you should ask your camp director to become one of your professional references.

How can I participate in the veteran community outside of camp?

• Join our closed Veterans' Facebook Group

• Stay up-to-date on all Amvil news : Follow our Linkedin Page, our Facebook Page, our Twitter, our Instagram

  
  

If you have any questions not answered here or on our website, feel free to email us at: american.village@nacel.fr