PLAY International is seeking an educational assistant for the French office. The position is available starting November 3rd.
PLAY International
PLAY International is a French NGO founded in 1999 on the belief that sport is a source of solutions to our societal challenges. PLAY International’s main mission is to design and implement education and inclusion projects for children and young people in vulnerable situations, using sports as an educational tool. The NGO works on issues such as access to and retention in school, gender equality, community reconciliation, health prevention, changing perceptions of disability, etc. Since its creation, PLAY International has implemented educational and humanitarian projects in France and internationally in more than 25 countries, benefiting nearly 1 million children. PLAY International is a member of Groupe SOS. Today, the association has 7 country offices: Burundi, Comoros, France, Kosovo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Senegal.
SOS Group
The SOS Group is a non-profit organization committed to promoting community life. It develops and unites associations and social enterprises, linked by their social and environmental commitment. Its action is structured around two main priorities: the management of non-profit establishments dedicated to youth, health, vulnerable people, and the elderly; and the preparation of a sustainable and inclusive future, with ambitious projects for ecological transition, territorial revitalization, responsible businesses, and access to culture. Secular and non-partisan, it carries a true societal project, centered on the general interest. With 22,000 employees, 2 million beneficiaries each year, and a presence in 50 countries, the SOS Group proves that a large-scale impact is desirable, to build a fairer and more inclusive future.
Responsibilities and missions
The objective of the mission is to contribute to the needs of the French office projects by participating in the dissemination of Play International tools and in particular in the deployment of educational content and tools as well as in the animation of the practitioners’ network. He/she will be supervised and monitored daily by the Educational MISSION MANAGER. He/she will work in close collaboration with the team and local partners.
Support for the production of educational content and tools 35%
• Assist with the logistical and material preparation of training (post and pre-training)
• Participate in leading educational sessions with children
• Support for monitoring orders for kit components, assembly and inventory;
• Contribution to the creation and updating of educational content;
• Help with creating modules (videos, quizzes, etc.).
Support for network animation 25%
• Participate in field support times (observation, practical application)
• Participate and contribute to the collective monitoring of trainees
• Support for the animation of Playdagogy during events organized by PLAY International and/or its partners – support for the animation of the network of practitioners.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting 20%
• Support for administrative monitoring of training courses linked to the Playdagogie platform
• Support for writing and proofreading reports;
• Participation in the processing of evaluations and monitoring of trainees (facilitators, teachers).
Participation in community life and educational reflection 15%
• Participate in team meetings and internal training times
• Be a driving force in proposing educational tools or methods used
Communication and promotion of actions (5%)
• Contribute to the promotion of projects on social networks or internal media (photos, testimonials, etc.)
• Participate in the development of simple communication content
Profile of the desired volunteer:
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Interested in non-formal education, innovative teaching methods and cooperative sports.
• Interest in the education, sports, social or pedagogy sectors
• Good knowledge of office tools (Office Pack, Canva)
• Teamwork
• Fluency in speaking and writing
TO BE EXPECTED
• Sense of commitment and motivation for educational projects with social impact
• Autonomy and ability to take initiatives
• Listening skills, kindness and team spirit
• Curiosity and creativity
General Conditions of Civic Service:
Start of Civic Service: from November 3, 2025 Duration: 8 months
Locations: Office in Saint Ouen (93) – teleworking (2 days per week) – Training locations in the Ile de France region
Weekly hours: 35 hours
Compensation: 580 euros
General conditions: Civic service volunteer agreement, signed by PLAY International and the volunteer. The candidate must have French nationality, a national of a member state of the European Union, or a valid residence permit valid until the end of the contract.
How to apply
Send CV, cover letter and/or presentation document to the attention of FRANCK PAYET, educational mission manager, with the title “VSC educational application France Office”: franck.payet@play-international.org