Banff, AB
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:
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.