Description

Health care personnel 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, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, arts and crafts, archery, drama, dance, horse riding, tennis, soccer and basketball. Additional responsibilities include supervising during meal times and excursions, participating in evening programmes and wake-up/lights-out duties.

Highlights

Village Camps has been providing quality summer camp and educational programmes to children since 1972. We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our experienced staff for 2008.

Village Camps runs programmes in Switzerland, France, Austria, England and Ireland, May through October including summer and day camps; English, French and German instruction; Tennis and golf camps; Outdoor educational and adventure camps as well as many other exciting programmes.

If you enjoy working with children of all ages and are keen to work in a camp environment, a position at Village Camps offers you an excellent opportunity to gain international work experience and establish lasting friendships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

* Minimum 23 years old
* Experience caring for children in a residential environment
* Possess RSN medical training and qualification or equivalent
* Current first aid certificate
* Valid drivers license (manual shift)
* Patient and polite when dealing with clients and staff
* Enthusiasm, sense of humour and self-control
* Professional and presentable
* Good communication skills in French and English
* Desire to live and work in a resident camp environment spending 24 hours a day, day after day with children

Job Types

• Nursing

Salary/Pay

Net Allowance net. PLUS Benefits: Full room and board, accident/liability insurance.

Experience Required

yes

This Program is open to

European, Kiwi, American, Australian, Canadian and South African Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Year Founded

1972