Recreation Animator at Intercontinental Fujairah

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

Your Day to Day

As Recreation Animator, you will be responsible for creating an active, creative, out of the box, and entertaining activities in the recreation department for our guests, kids, and teens by maximizing the resort recreation facilities and to create a memorable experience during their stay.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

- Responsible for the professional running of the daily activity program by being organized and committed to providing excellent entertainment to guests.
- Create innovative activities together with the Recreation Manager and/or Supervisor to provide guests unforgettable experiences.
- Take initiative always to ensure guest safety and satisfaction, being flexible with taking on other responsibilities as and when required by the hotel operation.
- Reports all incidents or other irregularities to the Supervisor immediately.
- Welcome all guests to the recreation area / kids / teens club and ensure the kids are signed in by their parents or legal guardian whilst in the care of recreation staff.
- Ensures all kids and teens club / activities furniture and operating equipment are well maintained.
- Daily cleaning of kids and teens club / recreation facilities, equipment and furniture as per cleaning schedule.
- Abide to departmental policies and procedures.

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

- Previous experience in a similar position in a 4 or 5 hotel within Middle East.
- Adequate English language communication skills is required. Arabic/Russian/German speaker will be an advantage.

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to be Yourself.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.
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