
Recreation Manager
Loews Hotels & Co
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Orlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for providing exceptionally enjoyable and safe pool experience for resort guests
- Directs the provision of pool services, including towel issuance and inventory control as well as shift pool and aquatic operations
- Manages the operations and staff of all Recreation, Fitness Center, and Aquatics programs
- Oversees the operation of the swimming pool area
- Oversees the pool programs such as towel issue, retail sales at the pool, and Attendant service programs
- Interviews and recruits all Recreation employees and Recreation vendors
- Reviews and submits vendor contracts to Director’s approval prior to the hiring and scheduling of an activity
- Establishes, ensures adherence to all departmental and Loews Hotels guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry and competitive trends
- Prepares seasonal recreation activity schedules and participates in the planning and development of holiday and special event programs
- Maintains optimal staffing levels within forecasted budgetary guidelines
- Completes appropriate shift reports
- Reviews/maintains daily payroll records/reports
- Develops annual goals for all department managers
- Evaluates individual employee performance, determining improvement and training needs and advancement requirements
- Communicates information about hotel and recreation programs to all guest contact departments
- Prepares Daily Calendar of Resort Activities
- Ensures recreation programs are executed in accordance with all hotel and safety guidelines
- Inspects the general appearance and functionality of all activities/recreation spaces
- Prepares annual departmental budget and manages departmental costs
- Oversees and ensures accuracy of all cashier functions
- Responsible for accurate recording and submittal of payroll information
- Schedules and coordinates monthly recreation staff meetings
- Maintains the clean and excellent working condition of pool deck, fitness center, game room, and any other planned recreational activity space
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Requirements
- Prior Recreation/Aquatics Management/Supervisory Experience - Required
- Minimum Five years recreation/aquatics management experience
- Excellent communication skills-oral and written
- Strong leadership skills
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience in high volume pool/ recreation facility
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
- one free meal per shift
- free theme park access
- paid parental leave
- 401K matching
- travel benefits
- opportunities for ongoing learning and development
- eco-friendly and sustainability programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Recreation managementAquatics managementInventory controlPayroll managementBudget managementStaff schedulingEvent planningPerformance evaluationSafety complianceEmergency procedures
Soft skills
Communication skillsLeadership skillsTeamworkOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills
Certifications
First Aid certificationCPR certification