Camp Counselors in France
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Are you energetic, creative, and an initiative-taker? Do you love working with children? Work in France next spring or summer!
We seek British Counselors for British themed overnight camps. Our counselors live on camp, they create and lead activities & English classes. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. We have been running for over 20 years.
Dates : In 2017, we’re running camps from February – July. All of our 2017 dates are on our recruitment website.
Examples of contract dates in 2017 :
short contracts : February 9 – 18, or March 31 – April 28
longer contracts : March 31-May 26, or May 5 – July 28
summer only : June 28 – July 28
Job Know-How
– Know enough about British History and Culture to brainstorm themed activities and skits.
– Be a team player, be organized, and be able to disconnect from technology during working hours (no smartphones while with the kids).
– Be capable of organizing activities : sports, arts & crafts, dance, large scale games, etc.
– Be excited about performing in skits, telling stories, leading songs & cheers, etc.
– Be receptive to learning about our approach to teaching English, and implementing it in the classroom!
Criteria
We only seek Language Counselors who are native English speakers.
– Required experience : camp counseling, childcare, &/or teaching experience
– Clear criminal history
– 20 years old is the minimum age requirement for foreign counselors. (A typical applicant is between 20 and 35 years old).
– High school diploma (A levels) from a high school in the UK & correct grammar and spelling on application.
Salary and Benefits
– A salary for all days worked : 1170 Euros / month .
– Shared dorm-style housing with other counselors, bedding included.
– Meals included.
– Free laundry services are available at least once a week.
– No fees associated with the obtainment of your temporary work permit.
– All counselors may request a 50€ defrayal of train travel to their village.
– Accident insurance while working for work-related injuries.
– We will pay any work-related transportation costs if the counselor has to change work locations.
France is the number one tourist destination in the world. While our counselors live and work on-location at camp, they generally use their time before or after their employment to discover France – its traditions, cuisine, landscapes, language and people. Our teams can be quite multi-cultural and friendships are easily made in a camp setting. Working with children is a rewarding experience and also, a lot of fun!
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