Club Med

Club Med
 is not an ordinary vacation spot but a community that provides an environment that appeals to all ages, genders, and cultures.  It creates a relaxing and fun atmosphere for vacationers. The Club Med community is set up as a village and is located in numerous spots all over the world.  Knowledge of French and Spanish is particularly valued.

• There are over 90 professions available in the Club Med villages and Club Med employs about 15000 people.
• Potential fields of employment include:
  • Entertainment
  • Child Supervision
  • Excursions
  • Corporate Office
  • Hotel Services
  • Catering
  • Health/Well-being
  • Housekeeping/Maintenance
  • Sales
  • Water and land sports
• The first locations entry-level employees are sent to include Colorado, Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, Tahiti, and the Bahamas.
• Following the initial 6-month employment, you can request an international assignment.
• All employees at Club Med are called CO's which is abbreviated for the French word for Congenial Host. 
• Entry level positions in resort employment include:
  • Tour Guides;
  • Administration; Entertainment;
  • Food and Bar;
  • Housing and Maintenance;
  • Nurses,
  • Doctors,
  • Massage Therapists;
  • Childcare;
  • Silk Painting;
  • Sports and Circus;
  • Retail Sales.
• Typical sport and physical fitness assignments include:
  • sailing
  • windsurfing
  • water-skiing
  • scuba diving
  • snorkeling
  • swimming
  • kayaking
  • water exercises
  • deep-sea fishing
  • rock climbing
  • tennis
  • golf
  • horseback riding
  • circus training
  • aerobics and fitness training
  • calisthenics
  • archery
  • squash
  • basketball
  • volleyball
  • softball
  • bocce ball
  • soccer. 
• At your interview emphasize that you want to work with people, not that you want to travel.
• Highlight your outgoing nature, adventuresome personality.
• Be persistent. Let them know you'll be interested any time a vacancy occurs.