Cocoon Trainee, Kids Activities

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination resort complex in Messinia, Greece, is looking for a Cocoon Trainee for its Kids Club. You will help create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for young guests while gaining hands-on experience in childcare and luxury hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily childcare routines, including feeding, diaper changing/toilet assistance, hygiene and nap routines.
• Ensure children's safety, wellbeing and appropriate supervision.
• Develop an understanding of children's age-appropriate needs, behaviours and development.
• Support and deliver educational, creative and sensory activities.
• Observe children and share relevant information with the supervising teacher.
• Communicate positively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, hygiene, emergency and Health & Safety procedures.
• Attend company training and learning opportunities to build childcare and hospitality skills.

Required profile

• 1-2 years of relevant experience and a willingness to learn and develop practical childcare skills.
• Degree or certification in Early Childhood Education (IEK) or a two-year technical certificate in Childcare.
• Knowledge of daily childcare routines such as feeding, diaper changing, hygiene and naps.
• Caring, creative and child-focused approach, with good communication and customer service skills in Greek and English.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow guidance, prioritise duties and manage time effectively.

What we offer

• Private medical plan.
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino for eligible associates.
• Meals provided on site, uniform and laundry service (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and development, task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad and a multicultural international work environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities (subject to internal policies), access to the online wellness platform, recognition initiatives, employee discounts and associate benefits worldwide.