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Sport & Activity Staff Member

On-site in Kralendijk·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Van der Valk

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Our summary

Salary
€1,853 - €2,000 a month
Work mode
On-site, Kralendijk
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Dutch

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 1 to 2 years of work experience in recreation, sports instruction, or hospitality (experience in a resort is a plus);

  • Demonstrable experience as an instructor or coach in, for example, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, yoga, snorkeling, or aqua gym;

  • Experience in independently setting up and guiding creative activities;

  • Experience with children of different ages and cultures;

  • Excellent swimming skills and comfort on and in the water;

  • A First Aid or CPR certificate, or the willingness to obtain one;

Nice to have

  • A good command of Dutch and English (Spanish or Papiamento is a plus);

  • Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, and during holiday periods.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A market-conform gross monthly salary based on full-time employment, tailored to your knowledge and experience;

  • 20% discount on day passes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as on our participations such as Bonaire Yacht Charters, Macho Scooters, Trento, and all excursions via the Sea & Sense Experience shop;

  • Support in finding suitable housing on Bonaire;

  • Full support with your immigration papers, so that you can start without worries;

  • A daily fresh staff lunch in our employee canteen;

  • A position full of freedom, creativity, and movement at a renowned family resort.

The role

At Van der Valk Plaza Resort Bonaire, you will put your passion for sports and activities to use in a unique tropical location. Our resort is growing rapidly and is undergoing full professionalization. Driven by our mission to create a surprising total experience for both our guests and our employees, and our vision of healthy, sustainable growth, Sport & Activity plays a key role in movement, fun, and an unforgettable stay. That is why we are looking for a Sport & Activity Staff Member. You are a reliable link within our organization, where our core values of hospitality, teamwork, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship form the foundation of our DNA: Welcome to the Family.

What you'll do

You are the sporty and energetic face of the resort. You guide our guests through various sports and water activities and develop creative, safe, and varied programs that contribute to a premium holiday experience.

You are responsible for, among other things:

  • Professionally guiding kayak and paddleboard trips, with attention to safety, technique, and fun;

  • Developing and giving swimming lessons for beginners, aqua gym classes, and water activities;

  • Organizing sporty pool games and relaxing activities by the water;

  • Providing beach yoga, beach fit, and beach games;

  • Maintaining daily contact with guests: inspiring them, managing registrations, and collecting feedback;

  • Thinking along about new activities in the fields of sports, wellness, and movement;

  • Collaborating closely with other departments such as Front Office and Sea & Sense to ensure programs are well-coordinated.

WHY DOES THIS JOB FIT YOU?

Functie-eisen

This position is a fit for you if you get energy from getting people moving, enjoy working outdoors, and love variety. You are active, creative, responsible, and have a strong sense of what guests need for a pleasant experience.

BON BINI! GOOD TO KNOW IF YOU DO NOT YET LIVE ON BONAIRE

I am Sanne, recruiter at Plaza Resort Bonaire. We are a family business, so I don't just look at whether you fit the position. I also look at whether this island and this team fit you. I am happy to think along with you, so that you make a choice that you fully stand behind.

Our mission is about a unique experience for our guests and for our people. That begins here, even before you pack your suitcase. Moving to Bonaire is a big step. So, I take my time to tell you how things really work here, so that you know exactly what you are saying yes to.

We will discuss all your questions regarding moving, living, or taxes extensively during the interview. Still doubting? Feel free to send me an email, so we can get in touch and I can think along with you without any obligation. Do you see yourself working as a Sport & Activity Staff Member with us? Apply via the application button or via WhatsApp, or send an email. Bon bini na Plaza Resort Bonaire!

Sanne | Recruiter Plaza Resort Bonaire

jobs@bonaire.valk.com

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

  1. Response within 5 working days

  2. Informal introduction

    Video call

    A good conversation about you, the role and life on Bonaire, by video or phone if you do not yet live on the island.

  3. In-depth interview

    With your manager

    A substantive conversation with your future manager about the role and your ambitions.

  4. Suitable offer

Hiring process

We take your application seriously and keep the process short and personal:

  • You will receive a response from us within 5 working days;

  • We start with an informal introduction: a good conversation about you, the position, and life on Bonaire, via video or telephone if you do not yet live on the island;

  • An in-depth conversation with your manager about the role and your ambitions;

  • A suitable offer, after which we will arrange your move to Bonaire together.

About Van der Valk

Industry
Hospitality

In their own words

About the company & team

Imagine: working in a place where you don't just get a job, but are truly welcomed. At Van der Valk Plaza Resort Bonaire, you start in a warm, international environment, surrounded by sun, sea, and the unique atmosphere that makes Bonaire so special. Colleagues are ready for you, helping you on your way and ensuring that you quickly feel at home. 'Welcome to the Family' truly gains meaning here.

In addition, we offer you

For 30 years, Plaza Resort Bonaire has been a leading employer in the Caribbean Netherlands. Our entrepreneurial hospitality family business features rooms, suites, and penthouses, a private beach, multiple swimming pools, a marina, plus a PADI 5-star dive center.

Our mission is clear. We offer our guests and our employees a unique total experience, with exceptional service, a professional organization, and sincere attention to the nature that makes this island so special.

More than 350 colleagues from all walks of life make that a reality every day. Hospitality, teamwork, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship are not just words on paper to us. It is our DNA.

Additional information

At Plaza Resort Bonaire, you work on Bonaire, part of the Caribbean Netherlands. Dutch territory, with its own rules. We find it important that you know exactly what you are getting into beforehand. This way, you can start your new chapter here with peace of mind.

  • Your salary is in US dollars (USD). This is the official currency of the Caribbean Netherlands.

  • Own tax system. The first USD 21,956 you earn is tax-free. Above that, you pay 29.4%, and from approximately USD 75,000, 38.4% applies.

  • No health insurance premium, no deductible. As soon as you are registered, you are insured via Zorg en Jeugd Caribisch Nederland. Do arrange bridging insurance until that registration is complete.

  • You are or will become a resident of the Caribbean Netherlands. This is also important for tax purposes, because only domestic taxpayers are entitled to the tax-free sum.

  • We arrange your admission. As a High Trust Partner of the Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland, we handle the paperwork. You only provide your documents. Our extra service for a warm welcome.

  • You are stepping into a new life, not just a new job. Housing, transport, groceries: things are different here than in the European Netherlands. Our HR team thinks along with you, even well after your first working day.

The mentioned amounts apply to the 2026 tax year.

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