French-Speaking Kids Club Host, Pongola

A luxury Big 5 Safari Lodge is looking for a FRENCH-SPEAKING KIDS CLUB HOST to join their team

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about working with children, enjoys the outdoors, and can create fun, educational, and engaging experiences while maintaining the highest standards of safety and guest service.

The ideal candidate is playful yet professional, highly responsible, and naturally engaging with children. They will thrive in a remote lodge environment, bring creativity to activity planning, and have a genuine interest in conservation and environmental education.

Core Criteria:

• Previous experience working with children (hospitality, au pair, teaching, or similar)
• Must be fluent in English and French
• Friendly, energetic and patient personality
• High level of responsibility with a strong focus on child safety
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and school holidays
• Great organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate

Core Responsibilities:

Child Care & Supervision

• Supervise children at all times, ensuring safety within a Big 5 environment
• Maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios in line with lodge policies
• Ensure children follow safety rules and wildlife awareness guidelines
• Manage sign-in and sign-out procedures with authorised parents/guardians

Activity Facilitation

• Assist in planning and delivering daily Kids Club programmes
• Facilitate games, crafts, storytelling, and outdoor activities
• Adapt activities based on age groups, interests, weather, and lodge schedules

Conservation & Environmental Education

• Introduce children to basic conservation principles and local wildlife
• Encourage respect for nature, animals, and local culture through interactive learning

Guest Interaction

• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children and families
• Communicate clearly with parents regarding activities and any concerns
• Uphold high standards of luxury hospitality service

Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Ensure Kids Club areas, toys, and equipment are clean and well maintained
• Conduct daily safety checks of activity areas
• Respond to minor injuries and report incidents appropriately

Administration & Compliance

• Assist with attendance registers, activity logs, and incident reports
• Adhere to lodge policies, child protection guidelines, and safety procedures