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Animator
Occupation Code: 5169
Alternative titles: Child Animator, Beach Animator, Hotel Animator, Entertainer
usually is on a part-time basis and tends to be
Job description and duties
Animators work to entertain guests or an audience through a variety of activities. An Animator is typically expected to:
• Greet and interact with guests attending the particular activity
• Organise and perform in shows featuring dance, drama, singing or acrobatic acts
• Organise and participate in beach activities such as water and/or beach sports
• Organise fitness sessions related to yoga, aerobics and others
• Organise and facilitate games, ice-breakers and team building activities
• Provide animation (including face painting, arts and crafts, balloon modelling) during children’s events or when engaged to supervise children
• Dress up and wear mascot costumes during children’s events or other events
• Rehearse and practice for performances and other activities
Work environment
Animators typically work for hotels, clubs, cruise liners or entertainment companies that organise events. This role may be full-time but
seasonal.
Animators work during all hours of the day, weekends and public holidays. Seasonal work (e.g. working during the summer months) may demand long hours.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
There are no specific education requirements and qualifications to work as an Animator. Usually Animators are competent in any of the following areas, irrelevant of whether they possess official qualifications:
• Performing Arts: drama, singing, music, dance
• Sports/Fitness • Art
When working in the hospitality industry, knowledge of foreign languages is typically considered an asset.
Additionally, a basic First Aid Certificate may be required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Number of employees (2017)
117
Share of foreigners (2017)
39%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+36%
Median Pay (per annum)
€9,500
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