Resort Activities Animator

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

Resort Activities Animator - Part Time 

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.

What is in it for you:

• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide 
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support 
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses 
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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 Accor?  We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. 

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
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