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Children and youth activity leader (animateur enfance-jeunesse)
Mairie de Bessancourt · Île-de-France · Closes in 16 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a competitive exam can be hired directly, because the entry grade of category C allows it.
Category: Category C (staff)
Diploma: BAFA (youth leader training certificate)
Experience: Experienced candidate requested.
The profile they look for:
- BAFA training certificate required.
- Knowledge of children's physical and emotional development.
- Skills in running and supervising groups.
- Knowledge of the rules for childcare and activities.
- Active listening and good oral communication.
- Professional discretion.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: November 17 (Closes in 16 days)
Apply on the employer's website or send your CV and cover letter to the town hall.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- Annual working time: 35 hours during school term, 47.5 hours during holidays.
- Remote work is not possible.
- Position vacant from 17/11/2026.
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