Activities Host

Pay

$18–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

About the role

The Resort Activities Host designs and facilitates engaging small-group experiences that connect guests to the resort's natural environment, art and architecture, history, culinary and wellness offerings. This role serves as a guide, storyteller, and facilitator, creating memorable experiences through thoughtful programming, meaningful conversation, and hands-on exploration. The ideal candidate is passionate about people, place-based learning, wellness, and the outdoors, with the ability to comfortably lead groups through educational, cultural, recreational, and wellness-focused activities.

All Inns of Aurora employees are expected to demonstrate the company's core values: courage, initiative, dependability, flexibility, integrity, judgment, and respect for others.

Responsibilities

Program Preparation & Logistics

• Prepare materials, equipment, and activity spaces for scheduled programs.
• Ensure experiences begin and conclude on schedule.
• Maintain activity supplies and ensure spaces remain organized and welcoming.
• Assist in developing new experiences that align with the resort's mission and guest interests.

Safety & Stewardship

• Promote safe participation in all activities.
• Follow established safety guidelines and emergency procedures.
• Practice and model responsible stewardship of natural and cultural resources.
• Ensure outdoor activities are conducted with appropriate risk awareness and guest support.

Requirements

Required

• Experience facilitating educational, recreational, cultural, wellness, or outdoor programs.
• Strong public speaking, storytelling, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to confidently lead small groups in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Knowledge of or interest in history, culture, art, nature, wellness, or environmental education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred

• Background in environmental education, recreation, hospitality, interpretation, anthropology, history, art education, wellness, or related fields.
• Experience as a museum educator, interpretive guide, naturalist, retreat facilitator, outdoor educator, wellness practitioner, or cultural ambassador.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with local history, ecology, cultural heritage, or artistic traditions.

Skills

• Storytelling and interpretation
• Small-group facilitation
• Educational programming
• Cultural competency
• Nature interpretation
• Wellness facilitation
• Guest engagement
• Relationship building
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Environmental stewardship

Success Measures

• Creates meaningful, memorable experiences that connect guests to the resort and its surroundings.
• Facilitates engaging and informative programs that inspire curiosity and participation.
• Receives positive guest feedback regarding the quality of experiences and facilitation.
• Fosters a sense of community, discovery, and well-being among participants.
• Demonstrates exceptional stewardship of cultural, historical, and natural resources.
• Contributes to the resort's reputation as a destination for enrichment, wellness, and authentic experiences.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for someone who loves sharing stories, guiding discovery, and helping people connect with a place. Successful candidates often come from backgrounds in environmental education, museums, parks and recreation, wellness retreats, art instruction, cultural programming, outdoor leadership, or experiential hospitality. They are naturally curious, engaging communicators who enjoy leading conversations, nature walks, creative workshops, and wellness experiences in intimate group settings.

Benefits

Full-time employees (those working 30 hours per week or more on average) are offered competitive medical and dental benefits, as well as generous paid time off packages. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401K program and supplementary benefits. All employees receive a highly competitive employee discount at all Inns of Aurora lodging and dining properties.