Franck Bouquet
Activities Team Coordinator, Clubs Lookéa
Look Voyages
Ivry-sur-Seine, France
Do you have energy to burn? Are you a multi-talented singer, dancer and athlete? Do you fancy travelling to faraway places? Franck Bouquet may have a job for you! Since 2005, he has been hiring members of the activity teams for the 31 Club Lookéa all-inclusive resorts around the world. In November and December alone, the three Activities Team Coordinators conduct more than 500 interviews to eventually hire the 300 employees who will entertain the 180,000 visitors to these famous French vacation villages.
But wait…it’s not all rest and relaxation! The dynamic attitude and constant good humour that go with the job require a lot of energy, even in these dream surroundings. “But being part of the activities team is the greatest job in the world,” Franck insists. “It’s very motivating to be in contact with people from all walks of life and to help them forget work.” He ought to know, having been part of the clubs Lookéa activities team, sports coordinator and village leader himself in the past.
Doesn’t he miss the vibrant village life just a little bit, now that he’s based at Look Voyages’ head office in Paris? “No, because the office atmosphere is excellent,” he says. “It’s the same Lookéa family spirit.” Plus, he gets to visit at least 10 clubs each year, where he evaluates the members of the activity teams and decides, among other things, if they can assume more responsibilities the following year.
“Naturally, I assess their dynamism but also their people skills,” he says. “The strength of our clubs is built on the fact that the members of the activity team are always there and accessible to vacationers.” Doubtless because Lookéa understands that the most enduring holiday memories are often of the people we met.