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Adventure & Experiences Attendant - Casual
- Banff, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Who We Are:
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
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.
Starting Rate: $21.27
Availability Requirement: Hours are based on business levels, required to give 1-2 days of 8 hours commitment per week.
Job Duties Include:
- 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 Skills & Qualfications:
- 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
Job Perks & Benefits:
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre and Spa
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com
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Responsibilities
Facilitate recreational activities for children, families, and adults, while supervising children ages 3–12 and maintaining a safe, enjoyable environment. Support activity setup and cleanup, daily centre operations, rental bookings and sales, and contribute ideas for future programming.
Requirements
Requires current Standard First Aid with CPR C or higher and at least two years of recent experience in a fast-paced recreational or camp environment serving children and families. Candidates should have experience leading activities, a positive and professional attitude, and the physical ability to run activities in varied weather, lift over 40 pounds, and remain on their feet for eight hours.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Child Supervision
- Activity Facilitation
- Recreational Programming
- Games And Crafts
- Group Hosting
- Communication
- Activity Setup And Cleanup
- Cleaning And Sanitizing
- Rental Bookings
- Product Sales
- Physical Fitness
- Outdoor Recreation
- First Aid
- CPR
Benefits
- Complimentary Meal Per Shift
- Food And Beverage Discounts
- Fitness Centre Discounts
- Spa Discounts
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Sports & Recreation
- Customer Service & Support
- Education
Keywords
- Standard First Aid
- CPR C
- Recreational Programming
- Youth Activities
- Outdoor Recreation
- Children Ages 3–12
- Family Activities
- Activity Facilitation
- Games
- Crafts
- Interactive Programming
- Child Supervision
- Customer Service
- Activity Setup
- Cleaning And Sanitizing
- Rental Bookings
- Product Sales
- Resort Activities Centre
- High-Volume Environment
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Outdoor Recreation Centre