Adventure & Experiences Attendant

AccorHotel • Banff, AB

4d • CA$22 - CA$25 • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmont Banff Springs is looking for an energetic individual to assist in the delivery of our Adventure & Experiences program through both the Youth Activities & the Outdoor Recreation Centre. Adventure & Experiences Animators should have a wide variety of talents but above all should have excellent customer service skills and a willingness to learn. This role offers a starting rate of $21.70 per hour, with hourly rates increasing after six months and yearly up to three years, reaching $25.00 at three years of service.

Requirements

• 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
• Previous experience facilitating / hosting many types of games, crafts, activities, interactive programming, etc and commanding the attention of children
• 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
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or student of an Outdoor Recreation/ Ecotourism, Tourism, Early Childhood Education or College of Piping program an asset

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and present small and large scale activities independently or with other Adventure & Experiences 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 Adventure & Experiences, as well as other programs
• Assist with the daily operation of the Adventure & Experiences Centre which includes booking rentals and selling products and amenities.

Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed