Challenge Course Instructor

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation's Miraval The Red Sea resort in Saudi Arabia seeks a Challenge Course Instructor to lead high and low ropes activities, guide mindful movement, and ensure guest safety and inclusion. You will develop new challenge-based programs, collaborate with the fitness and recreation team, and promote transformative experiences for guests.

Responsibilities include safety briefings, equipment oversight, adapting to diverse guest abilities, and mentoring junior instructors while

Responsibilities

• Lead high and low ropes activities, including climbing walls, team-building exercises, obstacle courses, and other adventure-based experiences.
• Guide guests through mindful movement, incorporating team-building strategies, problem-solving, and mental resilience.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, catering to varying fitness levels and abilities while fostering a positive and empowering experience.
• Provide clear instruction and guidance on safety, equipment use, and movement techniques, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.
• Develop creative team-building exercises that encourage collaboration, communication, and trust-building among participants.
• Encourage personal transformation by integrating mindfulness techniques during activities to enhance guest mental and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with the Fitness & Recreation Manager to design and implement new challenge course programs, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse guest demographics.
• Stay informed on emerging challenge course trends and team-building strategies, adapting programs to ensure they are innovative and aligned with Miraval’s wellness philosophy.
• Develop themed challenge experiences for guests, such as sunrise team-building challenges, mindful problem-solving sessions, and wellness-focused adventure retreats.
• Assess guest progress during challenge activities, offering feedback and adjusting programs based on individual or group needs.

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\"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone.\"

\"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone.\"

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

The Challenge Course Instructor at Miraval The Red Sea is responsible for facilitating and instructing a variety of high and low ropes challenge course activities, including team-building exercises, climbing walls, and other adventure-based programs. This role integrates physical challenges with mindfulness, promoting personal growth, teamwork, and mental resilience. The instructor will ensure guest safety and engagement while creating a dynamic and supportive environment for both individual and group experiences. The position will actively contribute to the development of new challenge-based programs and work with the wider fitness and recreation team to create holistic, transformative experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high and low ropes challenge course activities, including climbing walls, team-building exercises, obstacle courses, and other adventure-based experiences.
• Guide guests through mindful movement, incorporating team-building strategies, problem-solving, and mental resilience.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, catering to varying fitness levels and abilities while fostering a positive and empowering experience.
• Provide clear instruction and guidance on safety, equipment use, and movement techniques, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.
• Develop creative team-building exercises that encourage collaboration, communication, and trust-building among participants.
• Encourage personal transformation by integrating mindfulness techniques during activities to enhance guest mental and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with the Fitness & Recreation Manager to design and implement new challenge course programs, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse guest demographics.
• Stay informed on emerging challenge course trends and team-building strategies, adapting programs to ensure they are innovative and aligned with Miraval’s wellness philosophy.
• Develop themed challenge experiences for guests, such as sunrise team-building challenges, mindful problem-solving sessions, and wellness-focused adventure retreats.
• Assess guest progress during challenge activities, offering feedback and adjusting programs based on individual or group needs.

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Conduct thorough pre-activity safety briefings and ensure all guests are equipped with appropriate gear.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of challenge course equipment, ensuring it is safe and in excellent condition.
• Adhere to safety protocols and emergency procedures, maintaining guest safety throughout all challenge activities and comply with Saudi Government Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure that all challenge course areas are well-maintained, organized, and comply with safety standards and regulations.

Guest Relations & Team Collaboration

• Foster strong guest relationships by providing personalized support and maintaining a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Work closely with other fitness, wellness, and recreation teams to ensure seamless integration of challenge course activities with broader resort programs.
• Actively contribute to guest engagement by offering personalized experiences that align with their fitness, wellness, and team-building goals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior instructors, sharing best practices in challenge course facilitation and safety management.

Marketing & Engagement

• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote challenge course offerings through articles, blog posts, and promotional materials.
• Represent Miraval’s challenge course programs at external wellness events and industry fairs to expand awareness of the resort’s offerings.
• Collect guest feedback to continuously improve and refine challenge course programs, ensuring they meet guest expectations and resort standards.

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