Sports and Leisure Animator/ Entertainer 
(13587)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Sparkling in warm Indian Ocean, on a private peninsula wrapped in ribbons of sand, One&Only Le Saint Géran is a vibrant tropical playground where the marvels of Mauritius are revealed in ultimate style. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the Role

The Sports & Leisure Entertainer will assist his/her team in promoting and facilitating activities and programs, for guest participation and enjoyment, including, but not limited to pool games, Teen’s activities, narrations, specialty demonstrations, special events, and holiday events. The Sports & Leisure Entertainer is responsible for ensuring the activities are offered, to a defined standard of quality. The Sports & Leisure Entertainer should have the ability to be a good conversationalist and public speaker and carry themselves with a professional demeanor, all the while, exuding enthusiasm and a sense of fun. The individual should have good communication skills, an outgoing personality and a service attitude. Some previous microphone experience is beneficial.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer report to the Supervisor of Sports & Teens.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must possess professionalism, good judgment and leadership qualities, to ensure maximum enjoyment, for all resort guests.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must promote all resort programs, facilities, and other departmental services.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must promote all activities available, at the property.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must attend all meetings, as assigned.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must assist and host all Resort Services activities, as scheduled by the department head, and perform all tasks, as requested, by management.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must adhere to the standards and procedures established for the department, with regard to implementation of activities and all assigned duties.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer is responsible for providing an atmosphere of fun, teamwork, and a common goal of total guest satisfaction.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer is to distribute prizes to guests, for participation in activities, where appropriate and as pre-determined, by the department head.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must assist in the development of new and innovative ideas, for the property.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must be flexible, in all aspects of the job.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must be accessible and approachable, to all resort guests.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must work as members of a team, in cooperation with others, as well as, with other departments, anticipating each other’s needs.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must maintain a service attitude and ability to handle any challenge or situation, in a professional manner.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must effectively execute their specific duties, in a manner that portrays the integrity of the company, and, as assigned, by the department head.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must prepare necessary equipment, for all scheduled activities, as pre-determined, by management.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer may be responsible for the distribution of all daily The Sports & Leisure Entertainer programs, to assigned areas of the resort and must ensure that such areas are sufficiently supplied with programs, at all times
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must be capable of being a good listener and a good conversationalist, to solicit guest participation and enjoyment, while making guests feel at home.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must maintain activities storage areas at all times, and all supplies, in these areas.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must ensure that all equipment available to guests is in good repair and in ample quantity.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must maintain all audio systems/equipment provided, for activities.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must inform management, when supplies need refurbishing, in ample time.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must communicate with managers, to divulge guest satisfaction, activity popularity etc.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer are responsible for recording guest attendance, at each activity offered on property.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer must disseminate all information acquired, as pertains to the property, to team members, to assist in staff being well informed.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer may be required to upsell activities, experiences or events.
• The Sports & Leisure Entertainer may be called upon to assist, with any other department in the division, or company, as needed.

About You

The desired qualification for this role is at least a School Certificate. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the same role in an international ultra-luxury resort and must be fluent in written and spoken English and French. 

Position open for Locals Only

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.