Overview
Entertainment Officer – Marketing and External Entertainment Jobs in Ajman at Gladiators Academy Center
Job Title: Entertainment Officer – Marketing and External Entertainment (Waterpark)
Location: Ajman, UAE
Job Summary
The Entertainment Officer – Marketing and External Entertainment is responsible for developing creative entertainment ideas in coordination with the Marketing team and managing communication with external entertainers, performers, agencies, suppliers, and event service providers.
The role supports the planning and delivery of entertainment programmes, promotional campaigns, seasonal events, and guest experiences that strengthen the image of Gladiator Academy Waterpark and increase guest engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Marketing team to develop creative entertainment concepts and event ideas.
- Research entertainment trends, performers, activities, and attractions suitable for the waterpark.
- Develop entertainment plans for seasonal events, public holidays, school breaks, and promotional campaigns.
- Identify and contact external entertainers, performers, agencies, production companies, and suppliers.
- Request quotations, proposals, availability, company profiles, and supporting documents.
- Compare suppliers based on quality, experience, cost, safety, and suitability.
- Coordinate entertainment bookings, schedules, rehearsals, access, transportation, equipment, and performance requirements.
- Prepare presentations, entertainment proposals, schedules, supplier comparisons, and event plans.
- Support supplier registration, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and payment processes.
- Maintain an updated database of entertainers, agencies, suppliers, quotations, and previous performances.
- Coordinate event requirements with internal departments and external parties.
- Attend site visits, rehearsals, events, and performances to ensure arrangements are delivered as agreed.
- Monitor external supplier performance and prepare post-event evaluations.
- Ensure all entertainment activities follow the waterpark’s brand, safety, quality, and guest service standards.
- Support marketing content by coordinating entertainment photos, videos, and promotional opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirments
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Events Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, Tourism, Entertainment Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in entertainment coordination, events, marketing, hospitality, theme parks, waterparks, or a similar environment is preferred.
- Experience working with entertainers, performers, agencies, and suppliers is an advantage.
- Strong creative thinking and idea-development skills.
- Strong planning, organisation, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare budgets, supplier comparisons, presentations, and reports.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email communication.
- Ability to manage several suppliers, activities, and deadlines at the same time.
- Good English communication skills; Arabic or additional languages are an advantage.
- Knowledge of social media, promotions, and content creation is an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly.
- Strong attention to detail and financial awareness.
- Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in waterparks, hotels, resorts, or family entertainment centers.
- Basic First Aid certification is an advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Work Location: In person
Title: Entertainment Officer – Marketing and External Entertainment
Company: Gladiators Academy Center
Location: Ajman
