Animateur (m/w/d)

Company Overview

Tropical Islands is one of Germany's largest tourist destinations, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors annually. This unique venue combines a water park, amusement park, and resort, offering a vibrant work environment with a South Sea atmosphere.

Position Overview

As an Animateur, you will be key to creating memorable vacation experiences for our guests. Your role involves planning and overseeing animation, play, and sports programs designed to entertain children, families, and adults, using creativity, energy, and enthusiasm to inspire delight.

Benefits

• 38-hour work week
• Work schedules provided four weeks in advance
• At least one guaranteed weekend off per month
• Rare overtime requirements
• No seasonal work
• Year-round vacation flexibility
• Holiday pay
• Collective agreement partner NGG
• Discounts on company products and services
• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Reduced-price and varied food and drink options in the staff restaurant
• Free work clothing including laundry service
• Various full-time, part-time, or seasonal scheduling models
• Annual employee parties, Christmas celebrations, and team-building events
• Complimentary shuttle service from Brand Tropical Islands train station
• Free employee parking
• Work in a unique South Sea setting featuring lagoon, waterfall, sandy beach, and palm trees
• Support through a mentoring program

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute seasonal animation, play, and sports activities
• Present and communicate recreational offerings actively to guests
• Deliver age-appropriate and pedagogically sound activities
• Supervise children, families, and adults as part of the guest program
• Manage the safe and smooth operation of the Pororoca wave attraction
• Operate and oversee the Tropino area from opening to closing
• Build guest relationships through personal engagement, attentiveness, and pleasant surprises
• Assist with seasonal events and creative leisure initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Experience in animation, experiential education, childcare, education, or equivalent qualifications
• Enjoy interacting with children, families, and guests with a positive demeanor
• Good command of German; English and additional languages are advantageous
• Creative, organized, team-oriented, and capable of working independently
• Resilient, responsible, and enjoys physical activity and guest contact