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Youth Worker

Education & Social

Youth workers provide leisure activities for children and young people on behalf of municipalities or parishes. They offer low-threshold counselling, support and accompany individuals and groups in meeting places, organise cultural and sporting events, workshops or camps. In the church environment, they can help with religious education and help organise religious events and services.

Entry
~CHF 65'000
CHF 5'417/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 84'000
CHF 7'000/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 97'000
CHF 8'083/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration36 months

Your path to Youth Worker

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics4/10
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🔬 Science5/10
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💻 IT4/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic6/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact9/10
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💪 Physical Demands3/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)5/10
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AI Risk2/10
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