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Art Director, CBS Sports

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$132K - $139K/yr

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How much do sport animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for sport animator in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sport animator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sport Animator, you need a background in sports coaching, physical education, or recreation, along with the ability to lead group activities and inspire participation. Familiarity with sports equipment, scheduling tools, and certifications such as first aid or lifeguarding are often required, depending on the employer. Excellent communication, creativity, and energy help build engagement and foster a positive group dynamic. These skills and qualifications are crucial for creating safe, enjoyable, and effective sports experiences for diverse participant groups.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sport animator?

Sport Animators are responsible for organizing and facilitating a wide range of sports and recreational activities for groups, often at resorts, camps, or holiday destinations. Their day usually involves planning activity schedules, preparing equipment, leading games or tournaments, ensuring participant safety, and providing encouragement to people of all ages and abilities. Sport Animators often work as part of a larger entertainment or recreation team and collaborate closely with other animators and staff to create a welcoming, fun atmosphere. They may also interact with guests to gather feedback and adapt activities to suit different interests or skill levels. This dynamic role requires flexibility, a proactive approach, and a passion for motivating others to stay active and engaged.

What is a sport animator?

A Sport Animator is responsible for organizing and leading sports and recreational activities at hotels, resorts, or holiday clubs. Their main goal is to engage guests in fun and energetic programs such as fitness classes, team games, and tournaments. They also ensure a lively atmosphere, encourage participation, and may coordinate special events. Strong communication and enthusiasm are essential for creating an enjoyable experience.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Sport Animator jobs?

The most popular types of Sport Animator jobs are:

Infographic showing various Sport Animator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 57% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Animateur enfance - jeunesse (h/f) - LA CHAPELLE AUX BOIS

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Job Title

Agent for managing extracurricular activities.

Job Description

The agent will be responsible for managing extracurricular activities. The tasks assigned to them include:

  • Designing and leading the educational project of the structure
  • Organizing the extracurricular project
  • Leading extracurricular activity cycles
  • Building connections with educational actors and parents and developing partnerships
  • Handling files and applying administrative procedures
  • Applying hygiene, health, and safety rules for individuals
  • Proximity management
  • Welcomes a group of children and young people; designs, proposes, and implements animation and leisure activities within the educational project of the service or facility.
  • Technical activities:
    • Participation in the development of the educational project
    • Animation of activities and support for the audiences
  • Specific activities:
    • Management of a reception area and budget to be adapted
    • Animation within the framework of transplanted classes
    • Implementation of academic support
    • Organization of multimedia activities
    • Development of youth information and professional integration activities
Required Profile

- KNOW-HOW:

  • Participation in the development of the educational project
  • Analyzing the needs and characteristics of the audiences
  • Developing and implementing educational projects of the reception structure
  • Building and developing a cooperative project approach
  • Taking into account sustainable development in the development of the educational project
  • Animation of activities and support for the audiences
  • Supervising leisure activities and adapting them to different audiences
  • Designing sessions by adapting animation tools in line with the educational project
  • Planning animation times while respecting the rhythms of the audiences
  • Developing and monitoring the budget related to activities
  • Respecting the abilities, expression, and creativity of the individual
  • Listening and knowing how to dialogue with the public
  • Impelling and animating the group dynamic
  • Shaping and facilitating the project of the youth group
  • Adapting to the social and cultural diversity of young people
  • Identifying young people in difficulty and reporting the situation to the structure's manager
  • Raising awareness among children and young people about respecting the environment

- KNOWLEDGE:

  • Socio-professional knowledge
  • Educational missions, projects, service structuring, and shared values of animation
  • Network of socio-educational partners
  • Pedagogical knowledge related to the audience
  • Methodology for constructing an activity cycle
  • Material and technical conditions of projects and activities
  • Child and adolescent rhythm
  • Awakening, sports, cultural, artistic activities
  • Animation and supervision techniques
  • Characteristics of the adolescent public

- General knowledge:

  • Local geographical, socio-economic, and cultural context
  • Public territorial function and communities
  • Orientations and organization of the community
  • Public accounting
Additional Information

Applications should be addressed to Monsieur le Maire, online, by postal mail, or by email at lachapelleauxbois@wanadoo.fr.

Special Conditions of Employment

Position open on the following grade(s) of the Territorial Public Service: Animator

Legal Basis

Art. L332-8 disposition 3 or 4 of the general public service code - A contractual employee can be hired for this position because it is a position in a small community. The proposed contract cannot exceed three years, renewable up to a maximum duration of six years.

Position Status

Vacant as of 01/09/2026

Reference Profession

Animator for children and youth