Resort Activities Animator - (Casual)

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Job Description For Resort Activities Animator - (Casual)

Fairmont Banff Springs

Fairmont Banff Springs is looking for an energetic individual to assist in the delivery of our Resort Activities program through both the Youth Activities & the Outdoor Recreation Centre. Resort Activities Animators should have a wide variety of talents but above all should have excellent customer service skills and a willingness to learn.

Covid-19 Safety Policy: In order to keep our employees and the general public safe from the threat of Covid 19 and the rise of variants in the community, the Hotel has implemented a Covid-19 Safety Policy.

What is in it for you:

• Duty meal in our newly renovated staff cafeteria
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
• Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

• Facilitate and present small and large scale activities independently or with other Resort Activities Animators, as needed in a youth, family and /or adult environment
• Assist in the set-up for all facilitated activities and execute clean-up duties upon completion of program, including cleaning and sanitizing of spaces and objects, before, during, and after the facilities open / activity ends.
• Interact with and supervise all children participating in youth activities programs, ages 3-12 years, by providing a safe environment so children of all ages will enjoy themselves
• Contribute new activity ideas and assist in the future development of Resort Activities, as well as other programs
• Assist with the daily operation of the Resort Activities Centre which includes booking rentals and selling products and amenities.
• Carry out all other tasks as assigned by the Resort Activities Manager or Executive Team
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR "C" or greater is mandatory
• Minimum two years recent experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced recreational / camp environment with children / family
• Positive, outgoing and professional attitude with a passion for working with children
• Previous experience facilitating / hosting many types of games, crafts, activities, interactive programming, etc and commanding the attention of children
• Graduate or student of an Outdoor Recreation/ Ecotourism, Tourism, Early Childhood Education or College of Piping program an asset
• Must be physically fit and able to run all activities in any weather including walking, hiking, playing sports (includes water sports)
• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ lbs and be on your feet for 8 hours a day

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to multiple ski resorts
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections
• Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for AccorHotels? We are much more than a world leader. We are more than 250,000 hoteliers with a purposeful and heartfelt mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome in our 4,500 addresses and on our digital platforms. We are committed to a culture and guided by our values that make our talent Feel Valued . We want them to express their passions every day and realize their full potential through exemplary professional development and growth opportunities, enjoying a life filled with unlimited experiences. To connect with us, please visit https://www.accorhotels.jobs/home.aspx

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