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An after-school activity leader (animateur or animatrice périscolaire) looks after primary school children outside class time, usually for a town hall or an association.

The working day is split. You may start at 7.30 with the morning care before school, come back for the lunch break to supervise the canteen and the playground, then return at 4.30 for the after-school session with snacks, games and workshops until parents arrive. On Wednesdays and during school holidays you work at the accueil de loisirs (the former centre aéré) on full days, with outings, sports, crafts and themed weeks. You fill in the attendance register, apply the safety rules for groups of minors, handle playground conflicts and talk briefly with each parent at pick-up time.

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[First name Last name]

Animatrice Périscolaire (BAFA) | Lunch Break, After-school, Wednesdays

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Animatrice périscolaire with [x] years at the same school group, working the lunch break, after-school sessions and Wednesdays. I plan themed activity cycles, handle conflicts in the playground and welcome new colleagues. I also replace the site manager when needed.

Experience

Animatrice périscolaire, [Town hall or association], [City] (elementary school, [x] children)

[month year] to present

  • Supervised the canteen and playground during the lunch break for a group of [x] children
  • Ran a weekly theatre workshop that ended with a show for parents
  • Introduced cooperative games in the playground, which reduced conflicts at lunchtime
  • Organised outings to the forest and the swimming pool during school holidays
  • Checked the allergy list and individual care plans before each snack

Resume headlines

  • Animatrice Périscolaire (BAFA) | Lunch Break, After-school, Wednesdays
  • After-school Activity Leader, Accueil de Loisirs, Sports and Outdoor Games
  • Animateur Enfance (BPJEPS LTP) | Activity Planning, Group Management

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

BAFA holder with two summers in holiday camps and [x] months of after-school work in [City]. I organise team games and simple crafts for children aged 6 to 11, and I am available for split shifts during the school year.

Experienced

Animatrice périscolaire with [x] years at the same school group, working the lunch break, after-school sessions and Wednesdays. I plan themed activity cycles, handle conflicts in the playground and welcome new colleagues. I also replace the site manager when needed.

Career change

Former retail employee, now holder of the BAFA and preparing the BPJEPS Loisirs tous publics. I coach a children's football team as a volunteer and want to turn this experience into a job in after-school care.

Tips

  • Put your BAFA, CPJEPS or BPJEPS near your name, with the year.
  • State the age groups you have worked with: maternelle or élémentaire.
  • List workshops you can actually run, such as football, theatre or circus skills.
  • Mention your availability for split shifts, Wednesdays and holidays.
  • Add holiday camps and volunteer coaching, which count as experience in this field.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Writing 'creative and dynamic' without naming any activity.
  • Forgetting to mention the BAFA, which employers search for.
  • Omitting availability, the first criterion for split-shift jobs.

Working as an after-school activity leader in France

Search for animateur périscolaire, animatrice enfance, animateur ALSH (accueil de loisirs sans hébergement), animateur cantine or, in the public sector, adjoint d'animation. Activities for groups of minors are regulated: accueils de loisirs must employ a minimum share of qualified staff. The BAFA, a non-professional certificate open from age 17, is the usual entry point. Professional qualifications include the CPJEPS and the BPJEPS Loisirs tous publics, and the BAFD for directors. Many posts are part-time with split hours, so check whether the town offers additional hours on Wednesdays and holidays. Employers check criminal records, and you need enough French to supervise children and talk to parents.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need the BAFA to apply?

Not always, but it helps a lot. Accueils de loisirs must include a share of qualified staff, so employers prefer BAFA holders. Some towns hire unqualified people and fund the BAFA training. If you are in training, say so with the dates.

Is the PSC1 first-aid certificate worth adding?

Yes. It is a one-day course run by approved bodies such as the Red Cross or the Protection civile. In accueils de loisirs, one team member acts as assistant sanitaire, in charge of the first-aid kit and health records, and that person usually needs the PSC1. Holding it makes you useful from the first week.

Should I add a photo?

It is common in this field but not required. If you add one, choose a friendly and neutral picture. Town halls focus more on your diploma, your availability and your experience with groups of children.

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