Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Job title:
Zoo Education Host
Company
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Job description
What you’ll bring to the team:Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, KT9 2NEHours: Fixed term contract to November 2025. Shifts starting 08:30am-19:30pm with 7-8 hour shift dependant on the time of year. Working weekends and bank holidays as required.Advert Closing Date: 14th January 2025Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of quality applications. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.Hiring Hub Recruitment Event Dates: 16th January 10am to 2pm.COME & JOIN BRITAINS WILDEST ADVENTURE!Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment? Then we want YOU to be part of our team. Leave the everyday behind and unleash your imagination as you explore a career at Chessington World of Adventures Resort!We are looking for hosts to actively educate our guests in an enjoyable and engaging manor, whilst monitoring presentation and safety of both guests and animals in zoo areas. To deliver and promote animal education and conservation supported by Chessington Zoo. To lead educational talks/activities and deliver workshops as required – We help support incredible animal conservation work globally, and we want YOU to tell our guests all about it!Day to day you will be:
- Cleaning our sections to get them ready for guests at the start of the day and throughout.
- Monitoring sections and interacting with guests all day.
- Performing talks and shows to educate the public about our animals.
- Performing as a character to engage children.
- Taking an animal out to meet the public.
- Learning scripts/ facts about our animals.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting attractions. Apply now to join our Team and make every day an adventure! Qualifications & Experience:All we need you to come with is the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver jaw dropping fun to our Guests!Candidates should have a passion for animals and enjoy learning about them, Be confident in public speaking, especially with large crowds and have an interest in animal conservation and education.Training will be provided for all positions.This role includes standing / walking, as well as being outside a lot of the working day.Benefits:
- A competitive hourly rate
- Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel
- 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
- 40% discount on Lego
- Merlin Magic Pass – 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Pay Range: Compensation between GBP £7.53/Hr.-GBP £11.44/Hr.
Expected salary
Location
Chessington, Greater London
Job date
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:18:28 GMT
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