Monitor/a de actividades Fitness

Role summary

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The Fitness Activities Monitor leads and supervises exercise sessions and wellness activities for hotel guests at Paradisus Gran Canaria. Candidates are typically expected to have training or certification in fitness, sports, physical education, or a related field, along with practical experience delivering group classes. Strong communication skills, energy, reliability, and a guest-focused attitude are important. The role may involve organizing activities such as stretching, yoga, functional training, aqua fitness, or other recreational sessions, while ensuring participant safety and maintaining professional standards. Spanish and English are usually valuable in an international resort environment; additional languages are an advantage. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is also expected.

About the employer

Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts in destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the Americas under brands including Meliá, Paradisus, ME by Meliá, ZEL, INNSiDE, and Sol Hotels. Paradisus Gran Canaria is a luxury all-inclusive resort focused on elevated guest experiences, food, wellness, and personalized service. Meliá employs people across hotel operations, including food and beverage, housekeeping, front office, entertainment, fitness, engineering, sales, and management. The company generally promotes internal development, international career opportunities, staff training, and service excellence. Working for the group can provide experience in a multicultural resort environment and opportunities to progress within a large hospitality network.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s islands, including the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, wellness, entertainment, and customer service. Gran Canaria combines beaches, volcanic landscapes, lively resort areas, and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Local culture includes Spanish traditions, island festivals, seafood, Canarian cuisine, and a friendly social atmosphere. The climate is mild throughout much of the year, although costs and wages vary between tourist areas and local communities. EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals can work without a visa but must complete registration requirements. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment. Relocating usually requires arranging accommodation, obtaining a foreigner identification number where applicable, registering for social security, and opening a bank account. Seasonal staff should confirm housing, contract terms, working hours, and transport before moving.