Entertainer
- Full-time
- Location: Villa Nautica, Paradise Island, Lankanfinolhu, North Male' Atoll
- Department: Sports and Recreation
Company Description
Villa Nautica celebrates the glitz and glamour of yacht-life and is always ‘en vogue’. Surrounded by sparkling lagoons and idyllic beaches, it is an island like no other: a hive of activity, a place to be seen. Complemented by exceptional scuba diving and other water sports, the resort embraces the seafarer lifestyle with a glamorous twist.
Job Description
The Entertainer is responsible for delivering engaging, high-energy, and culturally appropriate entertainment programs that enhance the overall guest experience at Villa Nautica. This role involves performing in scheduled evening shows and leading interactive daytime activities for in-house guests of all age groups, while maintaining the resort’s brand standards, safety protocols, and service excellence.
- Perform and actively participate in scheduled evening entertainment programs, including:
- Fire dance shows
- Light dance / LED dance performances
- Themed cultural or contemporary dance shows
- Bingo nights and interactive game-based entertainment
- Lead and facilitate daily recreational and fitness activities, including Aqua Zumba, Aqua Gym, Water Polo and Salsa dance classes.
- Engage guests during evening programs through hosting, audience interaction, and professional stage presence.
- Assist in the setup, operation, and breakdown of show equipment, costumes, props, lighting, and sound systems in coordination with the Recreation and Technical teams.
- Ensure all performances comply with safety standards, especially for fire-based shows.
- Support special events, private functions, festive celebrations, and seasonal programs as required.
- Motivate and encourage guest participation while maintaining a fun, inclusive, and energetic atmosphere.
- Adapt activity levels to suit different age groups, fitness levels, and guest preferences.
- Ensure correct use of equipment and adherence to safety guidelines during all activities.
- Proactively interact with guests to promote daily and evening activities.
- Build rapport with guests to encourage repeat participation and positive feedback.
- Always present professionally, maintaining a friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic demeanor.
- Follow resort policies, grooming standards, and health & safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Strong dance skills, preferably with experience in Fire dancing, Light/LED dance performances and Salsa or Latin dance styles.
- Experience in hosting or leading group activities and games (e.g., Bingo, interactive guest games).
- Ability to lead aquatic fitness activities such as Aqua Zumba and Aqua Gym.
- Good sense of rhythm, timing, and stage presence.
- Excellent verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are an advantage).
- Strong guest engagement and entertainment skills.
- Positive attitude, high energy level, and team-oriented mindset.
- Outgoing, creative, and enthusiastic personality.
- Physically fit and able to perform demanding dance and water-based activities.
- Flexible and willing to work split shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Culturally sensitive and respectful in a diverse, international guest environment.
- Previous experience as an entertainer, dancer, or recreation host in a resort, hotel, cruise line, or similar hospitality environment is preferred.
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