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In France, an animateur runs leisure and educational activities for children and teenagers outside school time. During term, much of the work is periscolaire: the morning welcome before class, the lunch break, after-school activities, and Wednesdays at the accueil de loisirs (the former centre aéré).

In the holidays, you may run day programmes or go away on a summer camp (colonie de vacances) with a group for one or several weeks. With teenagers, in a youth club or a maison des jeunes, the job leans towards projects: a trip the group finances itself, a music studio, a sports tournament. Every activity is planned in advance, written into the structure's educational project and supervised under the regulations for accueils collectifs de mineurs (ACM), with attention to safety and to each child.

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[First name Last name]

Animateur Jeunesse (BPJEPS) | Youth Club and Holiday Projects

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Youth worker with a BPJEPS and [x] years in a youth club for teenagers aged eleven to seventeen. I build projects with young people, from fundraising to running the event, and work with schools, families and the town's prevention team.

Experience

Animateur périscolaire and accueil de loisirs, Town of [City]

[month year] to present

  • Ran after-school activities for a group of [x] children aged six to ten, four evenings a week
  • Designed a cycle of science workshops for Wednesdays, linked to the leisure centre's educational project
  • Organised a residential stay in the mountains with the director: programme, budget, information meeting for parents
  • Handled conflicts in the playground at lunchtime and reported recurrent issues to the school team
  • Welcomed a child with autism with support from the inclusion network and adapted activities

Resume headlines

  • Animateur Jeunesse (BPJEPS) | Youth Club and Holiday Projects
  • Youth Worker, BAFA | After-School and Leisure Centre Activities
  • Animatrice for Children's Holiday Camps | Outdoor and Arts Activities

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

BAFA holder with three summers of experience in holiday camps and leisure centres. I plan games, crafts and outings for children aged six to twelve and apply the safety rules for trips and swimming.

Experienced

Youth worker with a BPJEPS and [x] years in a youth club for teenagers aged eleven to seventeen. I build projects with young people, from fundraising to running the event, and work with schools, families and the town's prevention team.

Career change

After [x] years in theatre production, I obtained the BPJEPS to work with young people. I run drama and video workshops that help shy teenagers speak in front of a group.

Tips

  • Put your diplomas first: BAFA, BAFD, CPJEPS, BPJEPS, DEJEPS, with the year obtained.
  • Specify the age groups and settings: periscolaire, accueil de loisirs, colonie, youth club.
  • Give one or two projects you built, with what the children or teenagers produced.
  • Mention your specialities (sport, music, science, drama, digital) and any related qualifications.
  • Note your availability for holidays and residential stays.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Listing every summer job as 'animateur' without age groups or activities.
  • Forgetting the BAFA or first aid certificate, often checked before anything else.
  • Writing 'I love working with children' without a single example.
  • Presenting the job as babysitting rather than educational work.

Working as a youth worker in France

Search for animateur, animatrice, animateur périscolaire, animateur jeunesse or animateur de centre de loisirs; in towns the civil service titles are adjoint d'animation and animateur territorial. Accueils collectifs de mineurs (ACM), meaning leisure centres and holiday camps, are regulated by the State: staff must meet qualification rules, and the BAFA is the usual entry certificate for occasional work, with the BAFD for directors. Professional diplomas from the youth and sports ministry (CPJEPS, BPJEPS, DEJEPS) lead to permanent posts. Employers check that staff are not barred from working with minors. Students with a valid residence permit can take part-time and holiday jobs within legal limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the BAFA enough to work as an animateur?

The BAFA lets you work occasionally, mainly during holidays, often under a contrat d'engagement éducatif. For a permanent job, employers usually ask for a professional diploma such as the CPJEPS or the BPJEPS. The BAFD is needed to direct a leisure centre or a camp.

Does the title 'youth worker' mean the same as animateur?

Not exactly. In English-speaking countries, youth work often includes informal education and social support. In France, the animateur organises leisure and educational activities, while street work with teenagers in difficulty belongs to educators in prévention spécialisée. Use animateur or animateur jeunesse in your French searches.

Should I mention summer camp experience abroad?

Yes. Experience in camps abroad shows you can lead a group and handle residential life. Explain the role briefly, the ages and the activities, and indicate whether you hold or are preparing the BAFA, since French employers need it for the staffing rules.

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