KIDS & TEEN INSTRUCTOR

Club La Santa; Valleseco; Presencial; EUR 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global sports resort in Spain is seeking an enthusiastic team member for the Kids & Teens team to host engaging activities for children aged 3-15. Candidates should have a relevant educational background, experience working with children and be fluent in English. Enjoy a permanent full-time role with a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Annual gross salary of €23,426.31

30 days holiday plus additional days for public holidays

Subsidized accommodation

Access to sporting facilities

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children.
• Experience as a sports instructor is a plus.
• Fluent in English; secondary proficiency in Spanish or Danish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Host daily activities for kids and their families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create unforgettable experiences.
• Report to the In-Charge of Kids & Teens.

Conocimientos

Experience working with children aged 0-15 years

Fluent in English

Team collaboration skills

Creative and playful

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Education in pedagogy, teaching, or sports

Descripción del empleo

Come work at the world's biggest sports resort

Club La Santa is the world’s biggest sports resort – and we continue to set the standard for active and fun holidays.

The resort is located near La Santa village on the north-western coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. It is an English-speaking resort with the majority of guests from Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Germany. At Club La Santa, we can host approximately 1600 guests at maximum capacity who can enjoy more than 80 different sports on state-of-the-art facilities and 500 weekly activities and instructed lessons – all included in the stay! We are also a beloved destination for many national sports teams and professional athletes.

Work and responsibilities

Working within the Kids & Teens team at Club La Santa, you will be responsible for hosting a wide range of daily activities for kids and their families within the three main areas: PlayTime, FunTime, and YoungTime. The age groups are from 3-15 years old and from different countries. You will collaborate with 1-4 colleagues to give our guests an unforgettable experience.

You will report directly to the In-Charge of Kids & Teens in Lanzarote. Additionally, you will be part of the Green Team, consisting of around 60 sports instructors, within a large hotel operation with over 450 colleagues across 3 countries. You may be required to work in other areas such as Sports Booking, morning runs, events, or evening entertainment. The work schedule is 8 hours a day, flexible and dynamic, with varied tasks and hours.

Qualifications

• Education in pedagogy, teaching, sports, or similar qualifications related to working with kids, with enthusiasm, experience, and energy.
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years of experience working with children aged 0-15 years (and their families).
• Alternatively, experience as a sports instructor for children, demonstrating skills and competencies for working with children, suitable for Kids and Teens roles.
• Experience working in a team and collaborating with colleagues.
• Fluent in English; secondary proficiency in Spanish and/or Danish is a plus.

Candidate profile

• Diligent and hardworking, eager to deliver high standards daily, and motivated to bring out the best in people.
• Knowledge and experience with children, with the ability to interact effectively from educational or professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting to children and adults, and engaging as a host.
• Creative, playful, and able to create a safe, welcoming environment for children in a multicultural setting.
• Curious, open-minded, honest, and eager to learn and develop.
• Team-oriented, reliable, organized, and responsible.
• Problem-solving skills and organizational abilities.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time contract, 40 hours/week, with 2 days off.
• Annual gross salary of €23,426.31.
• One free lunch during working days.
• 30 days of holiday plus 18 additional days for work on public holidays, including holiday pay.
• Subsidized shared accommodation at €196.07/month.
• Full access to world-class sporting facilities.
• Spanish residency with travel discounts within the Canary Islands and mainland Spain.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Assistance with documentation for foreigners arriving in Spain.

Important application information

• Applicants must have an EU passport or Spanish residency and work permit.
• Relocation to Lanzarote is required if not already residing there.
• Applications must be in English.
• A 3-5 minute video presentation showing interaction with children is required.
• Minimum employment period is 9 months, starting with a 45-day probation period.
• A clean criminal record and child protection certificate are required upon arrival.

There is no specific application deadline; we accept applications year-round.