Job Title: Kids Club Host / Children’s Activity CoordinatorIndustry: Hospitality (Hotels, Resorts, Game Lodges)Location: South Africa Job PurposeTo create a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children by planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, ensuring a memorable experience for young guests while allowing parents to relax and enjoy the property. Key ResponsibilitiesGuest ExperienceWelcome children and parents warmly, ensuring proper registration and sign-in proceduresSupervise children at all times, ensuring safety and well-beingBuild positive relationships with children and their familiesProvide a high level of customer service aligned with the establishment’s standardsActivity Planning & ExecutionPlan and implement daily activity programmes (arts & crafts, games, educational activities, outdoor play)Organise themed events, birthday celebrations, and special holiday programmesAdapt activities to suit different age groups and cultural backgroundsIncorporate educational and environmentally friendly activities (especially relevant in game lodges)Health & SafetyEnsure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standardsMaintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free environmentBe knowledgeable in basic first aid and emergency proceduresMonitor children for allergies or special needsAdministrationMaintain attendance registers and consent formsTrack activity schedules and inventory of suppliesReport incidents or concerns to management promptlyTeam CollaborationWork closely with Guest Relations, Housekeeping, and F&B teamsSupport special events and family-focused initiativesAssist with general guest engagement when required Minimum RequirementsQualificationsMatric (Grade 12)Childcare, Early Childhood Development (ECD), or Teaching qualification (advantageous)First Aid certification (essential or willingness to obtain)Experience1–2 years’ experience working with children (hospitality, school, daycare, or camps)Experience in a hotel, resort, or game lodge...

Job Title: Kids Club Host / Children’s Activity Coordinator
Industry: Hospitality (Hotels, Resorts, Game Lodges)
Location: South Africa
 
Job Purpose
To create a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children by planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, ensuring a memorable experience for young guests while allowing parents to relax and enjoy the property.
 
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience
Welcome children and parents warmly, ensuring proper registration and sign-in procedures
Supervise children at all times, ensuring safety and well-being
Build positive relationships with children and their families
Provide a high level of customer service aligned with the establishment’s standards
Activity Planning & Execution
Plan and implement daily activity programmes (arts & crafts, games, educational activities, outdoor play)
Organise themed events, birthday celebrations, and special holiday programmes
Adapt activities to suit different age groups and cultural backgrounds
Incorporate educational and environmentally friendly activities (especially relevant in game lodges)
Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards
Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free environment
Be knowledgeable in basic first aid and emergency procedures
Monitor children for allergies or special needs
Administration
Maintain attendance registers and consent forms
Track activity schedules and inventory of supplies
Report incidents or concerns to management promptly
Team Collaboration
Work closely with Guest Relations, Housekeeping, and F&B teams
Support special events and family-focused initiatives
Assist with general guest engagement when required
 
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Matric (Grade 12)
Childcare, Early Childhood Development (ECD), or Teaching qualification (advantageous)
First Aid certification (essential or willingness to obtain)
Experience
1–2 years’ experience working with children (hospitality, school, daycare, or camps)
Experience in a hotel, resort, or game lodge environment is advantageous
 
Key Competencies & Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Energetic, creative, and enthusiastic personality
Patience and ability to manage different age groups
High level of responsibility and attentiveness
Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Basic organisational and administrative skills
 
Personal Attributes
Friendly, approachable, and professional
Passion for working with children
Reliable and trustworthy
Ability to work flexible hours (weekends, public holidays, school holidays)
Physically active and able to participate in activities
 
Working Conditions
Outdoor and indoor activity environments
Shift work, including weekends and holidays
May be required to live on-site (especially in game lodges)