The main activity of animators is the organization and holding of various events, celebrations, holidays, as well as all kinds of promotions. Animators can be involved in corporate programs, in children's parties, in sports events, in the tourism business, and so on.
What should an animator be able to do?
As a rule, when looking for applicants for the position of animator, employers first of all give preference to candidates with previous work experience. Also, the following requirements are imposed on the animator:
- possession of acting skills;
- the presence of an ear for music;
- a well-trained voice;
- knowledge of the psychology of communication and others.
Most often, the set of requirements for animators is determined in accordance with the place of future work. For example, a place of work may be an agency for organizing holidays, playgrounds in shopping malls, all kinds of exhibitions, restaurants, preschool institutions, holiday homes, and so on.
As a first experience of working as an animator, you should opt for one-time and short-term orders, which will help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of this work.
Great place to work - resort
With all the variety of choice of jobs for animators, a special place is occupied by the direction of so-called resort animators. At all major resorts, the work of animators is an integral part of the service offered. If you know a foreign language, you can easily find a job as an animator in hotels abroad, which has a number of obvious advantages, such as decent wages and employer's payment for accommodation, meals, insurance, and medical care.
Considering world resorts as a place to work as an animator, it is worth noting that resorts belonging to the middle price niche, but providing a fairly high service, are very popular among tourists. Such resort countries include Turkey, Tunisia and others. If you have experience in finding a promising and well-paid job as an animator, resorts and travel companies in European countries are a good option.
When looking for a job as an animator, it is considered reliable to cooperate with specialized employment agencies, which have a large client base and legally protect against problems with employment abroad.
Developing domestic resorts are also willingly adopting foreign experience in providing quality service, including the provision of animation services. Therefore, for young people who do not speak a foreign language, a good alternative remains - to work as animators in domestic rest homes and sanatoriums.
