Summer Residential Camps

France

Our programme in the Ardèche operates out of a spacious activity centre approximately ten minutes away from Vallon Pont d’Arc. The site includes areas for volleyball, table tennis, street basketball, petanque, football and language instruction. Campers and staff members eat together (self-service) outside on the terrace overlooking the river and sleep in tents on the same camp grounds in close proximity to each other. Tents with one to three sprung beds, mattresses and ground sheets are provided and bathrooms with shower facilities are located nearby. Our camp welcomes up to 50 campers per session and the team is comprised of programme and facilities staff.

Counsellors are teachers, activity counsellors, group leaders and specialists. Each session, they are assigned to a colour group representing campers of a certain age range. A colour group is divided into smaller groups to which two counsellors are assigned. In addition to programme duties, counsellors play a strong nurturing role. They are expected to be positive, energetic and able to deal with diverse personalities and behavioural issues sensitively. They need to have a sense of group responsibility and be responsive to the needs of children. Days are physically challenging and involve long hours on duty, often 24 hours a day, day after day.

Position 1: Programme Staff - Activity Counsellor

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Activity counsellors lead a wide range of sporting, creative and outdoor activities such as trekking, caving, Canadian canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, arts and crafts, archery, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, football and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will have qualifications and/or proven experience in relevant activities. Must be able to canoe in grade 2 water confidently and independently.

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Position 2: Programme Staff - French Teacher/Activity Counsellor

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Language instructor teaches beginners to advanced level French for several periods during designated times in the day. A variety of backgrounds will be represented and children vary in age and ability in the classroom. Teacher is required to submit long-range plans, plan daily lessons and monitor students' progress using effective techniques. Other duties involve assisting in creative, outdoor and sporting activities such as trekking, caving, Canadian canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, arts and crafts, archery, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, football and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will be a native speaker of French, hold a recognised qualification to teach French as a foreign language and have proven teaching experience of a minimum of one year. Skills in other programme activities are an asset. Must be able to canoe in grade 2 water confidently and independently.

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Position 3: Programme Staff - Health Care Manager

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Health care manager is responsible for camper and staff health. Daily duties range from providing first aid and administering medication to participating in all aspects of camp life. Other duties involve participating in creative, outdoor and sporting activities such as trekking, caving, Canadian canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, arts and crafts, archery, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, football and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will hold a RSN qualification or equivalent and have a minimum of one year of professional experience in health care. Skills in other programme activities are an asset. Must be able to canoe in grade 2 water confidently and independently.

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Position 4: Facilities Staff - Chef

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 25 years Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Chef prepares meals for up to 75 clients and staff, managing food orders, stock control and budgets.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will have a recognised catering and food hygiene qualification and have extensive experience in cooking for large groups and/or groups of children.

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Position 5: Facilities Staff - Domestic/Kitchen Assistant

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period Option 1: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Domestic assistant works under the supervision of the facilities manager. Duties include preparing and maintaining the building to the highest standards of cleanliness, preparing and maintaining client/staff bedrooms and areas in and around the facility and carrying out laundry as required.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will have relevant work experience.

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Position 6: Programme Staff - Activity Counsellor/Rock climbing Specialist

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period Option 1: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Specialist leads climbing sessions and instructs techniques, introduces campers to equipment and demonstrates its proper use, and enables some to practice both climbing and belaying under supervision depending on the age of campers. Other duties include leading a wide range of sporting, creative and outdoor activities such as trekking, caving, Canadian canoeing, swimming, mountain biking, orienteering, arts and crafts, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, football and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will have qualifications such as the Single Pitch Award and /or extensive experience in teaching rock climbing. Must be able to canoe in grade 2 water confidently and independently.

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Position 7: Programme Staff - Activity Counsellor/Mountain biking Specialist

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period Option 1: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Specialist leads mountain biking sessions on low to medium grade trails. Campers are trained in the use of gears and brakes, introduced to the rules of riding before heading off-road, and shown the best way to navigate steep and rugged terrain. Other duties include leading a wide range of sporting, creative and outdoor activities such as trekking, caving, Canadian canoeing, swimming, orienteering, arts and crafts, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, football and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will have qualifications and/or extensive experience in teaching mountain biking.  Must be able to canoe in grade 2 water confidently and independently.

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Position 8: Programme Staff - Activity Counsellor/Caving Specialist

Net Allowance: Based on skills, languages and experience
Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance
Agreement Period Option 1: June 23 to July 27
Minimum Age: 21 years
Eligible Applicants: Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, American, Swiss and EU passport holders only apply.

Job Description:
Specialist leads sessions in caving. Other duties include leading a wide range of sporting, creative and outdoor activities such as trekking, Canadian canoeing, swimming, orienteering, arts and crafts, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, football and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Applicant will have experience in leading sessions in caving. Must be able to canoe in grade 2 water confidently and independently.

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