Activity Specialist jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Activity Director (Seasonal)
  • South Haven Jellystone Park™
  • South Haven, MI OTHER
  • Do you love having FUN?

    Do you love working in a Team as well as by yourself?

    Do you love working with your hands?

    Do you love interacting with people?

    Do you love doing something different every day?

    Then this job may be for YOU.


    **This is a seasonal position May-October (position may be available through December for Christmas in the Park), potential to become year round.**

     

    Job Purpose:

    You will be responsible for implementing events/activities for all age ranges, including family activities at South Haven Jellystone Park™.  You will follow the predetermined schedule that is made and make alterations as approved by management.  The Activity Director will be responsible for promoting the Yogi Bear™ character and themes through your schedule.  The Activities Director will assist in the maintenance of recreation facilities and equipment.

     

    Some specific job duties may include:

    • Provide superior guest service over the telephone and in person, by being enthusiastic, attentive, friendly and helpful.
      • Learn the reservation system and assist with answering the phones and making reservations and bear appearances.
    • Supervising of Activity Ranger Team Members.  Supervising duties including but not limited to interviewing, scheduling, teaching skills needed to run activity/game, providing on going guest services training, evaluating performance, offering corrective teaching (re-training) when needed.
    • Prepare a daily recreation and activity program that utilizes all in park facilities to their maximum potential.
      • Daily recreational schedules should also encompass activities that would appeal to different age ranges and skill levels.
    • Design and conduct theme weeks/weekends
    • Distribute recreation information with proper trademark on website, other advertising venues, handouts to staff and guests, as well as the park information/bulletin boards.
    • Create and maintain the illusion that Yogi Bear and friends are “real” ensuring all guests have a positive and entertaining experience during their stay.
      •  Training for being in costume and a handler; ensuring that all Character antics are within acceptable guidelines.
      • Ensure that Characters make scheduled appearances a minimum of three times daily during the midweek and a minimum of four times daily on weekends and holidays. Off peak season as directed.
      • Keep character costumes maintained, including regular cleaning, brushing and appropriate storage.
    • Ensure recreation programs are as safe as possible and assist in any camper emergency within resort guidelines
    • Promote an atmosphere of fun!
    • Handle daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled stocking and cleaning programs as requested by the Management for all recreation facilities.
    • Respond to any customer complains to ensure that these are dealt with speedily and effectively
    • Follow all resort guidelines and procedures regarding the handling of rec center sales and refunds.
      • Take all necessary security precautions to ensure that cash and credit cards are held in a safe and secure manner.
    • Counting of Drawers at the end of each shift. Verifying Team Members paperwork. Ensure that all cash drawers at end of day are counted down to $158.
      • Make Deposits into safe, and maintain change drawer.
    • May be scheduled as a shift lead to answer staff questions throughout the entire park and handle any guest issues and concerns.


    Skills/Qualifications:

    • Specific training and/or experience in recreation programming
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through both verbal and written venues.
    • Possess excellent organization and project management skills, leadership skills as well as the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Possess exceptional guest relations skills.
    • Basic knowledge of Camping (helpful).
    • Basic knowledge of problem solving and resolving conflict.
    • Attention to detail when taking reservations and speaking with guests.
    • Personable, enjoy working with children/people.
    • Basic math skills for careful and accurate money handling.
    • Ability to multi-task.
    • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
    • Weekend & Evening hours are required.

     


    Physical Demands:

    This position is an extremely physically active position. Employee is regularly required to stand, walk and run. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, hop, skip and jump. Must be able move up to 25 pounds. This position also frequently includes assisting in promoting the image of the characters and the employee to dress in costumes, which are confining spaces and can be extremely hot. Employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions (hot and humid, rainy, extreme temperatures, airborne particles).

     

     
    **Not full job description.

    For this position you must be 18 years of age to apply.

  • 23 Days Ago

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Activity Ranger (Seasonal)
  • South Haven Jellystone Park™
  • South Haven, MI OTHER
  • Do you love having FUN? Do you love working in a Team as well as by yourself? Do you love working with your hands? Do you love interacting with people? Do you love doing something different every day?...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Life Enrichment / Activity Director
  • StoryPoint
  • Dowagiac, MI FULL_TIME
  • Life Enrichment Director StoryPoint Granger Full Time The Life Enrichment Director ensures that each single resident we serve has something to look forward to every day. The Life Enrichment Director i...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Project L.E.A.N. (Linking Education, Activity & Nutrition) Nutrition Ed
  • Van Buren Intermediate School District
  • Lawrence, MI FULL_TIME
  • Project L.E.A.N. (Linking Education, Activity & Nutrition) Nutrition Education/Coordinator (PreK-12 Students) VBESPA - 195 DaysJobID: 1452Position Type: Support Staff/Specialized Support StaffDate Pos...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Payroll Specialist
  • Berrien RESA Administration Center
  • Berrien Springs, MI FULL_TIME
  • Payroll Specialist Start Date: As soon as possible Qualifications: High school graduate Associate Degree preferred School Payroll experience preferred Performance Responsibilities: Process the LEA pay...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Remodeling Specialist
  • NBLY - Mr. Handyman of Kalamazoo-St. Joseph
  • Paw Paw, MI FULL_TIME
  • Location: Paw Paw, MI, 49079 Are you ready to join a team that answers all customer calls for you, fills your schedule, and provides you with your own van? At Mr. Handyman we’re growing our team of ha...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Inventory Control Specialist
  • Kelly Services
  • Stevensville, MI
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sleep Expert - Sales
  • Mattress Firm
  • Mishawaka, IN
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  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Zip
  • Saint Joseph, MI
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $75K per year / Full health, vision & dental / Apple equipm...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Zip
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $75K per year / Full health, vision & dental / Apple equipm...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Zip
  • Michigan City, IN
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $75K per year / Full health, vision & dental / Apple equipm...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Member Services Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Transcarent
  • Benton Harbor, MI
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $30 per hour / Medical, dental, and vision / 401k match / P...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Member Services Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Transcarent
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $30 per hour / Medical, dental, and vision / 401k match / P...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Member Services Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Transcarent
  • South Bend, IN
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $30 per hour / Medical, dental, and vision / 401k match / P...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located southwest of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 10,038 according to the census. It is the smaller, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people. Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph are separated by the St. Joseph River and are known locally as the "Twin Cities".[not in citation given] Fairplain and Benton Heights are unincorporated areas adjacent to Benton Harbor. According to...
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Income Estimation for Activity Specialist jobs
$30,879 to $37,999
Benton Harbor, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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