Recreation Attendant - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Abu Dhabi, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a friendly Recreation Attendant to support our pool, beach and recreation facilities. You will greet guests, provide information, and help maintain clean, safe spaces that invite guests to relax and enjoy their time with us.

Daily duties include setting up recreation areas, replenishing towels and supplies, and coordinating with Lifeguards and hotel staff to ensure safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Recreation/Pool/Beach Attendant or similar guest-facing hospitality role.
• Hotel/resort recreation experience is a plus.
• Friendly, energetic personality with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings/evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide information about recreation facilities and services.
• Supply towels and recreation items and ensure replenishment.
• Set up and maintain pool, beach and recreation areas to standard.
• Keep sun loungers, umbrellas, towels, and areas clean and presentable.
• Monitor areas for cleanliness, safety, and maintenance issues and report hazards.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Outdoors/physical work

First Aid

Job description

Job Description:

At InterContinental Abu Dhabi, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, thoughtful service, and attention to detail. We are currently looking for an energetic, friendly, and service-oriented Recreation Attendant to join our Recreation team.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

As a Recreation Attendant, you will play an important role in ensuring our guests enjoy a safe, relaxing, and memorable experience across our recreational facilities. Whether welcoming guests, assisting around the pool and beach areas, or maintaining the presentation of our facilities, you will help create an environment where guests can relax and enjoy their time with us.

• Welcoming guests warmly and assisting them with information about our recreation facilities and services.
• Providing towels and other recreational items to guests and ensuring they are collected and replenished as required.
• Setting up and maintaining pool, beach, and other recreation areas according to hotel standards.
• Ensuring sun loungers, umbrellas, towels, and surrounding areas remain clean, organized, and presentable throughout the day.
• Regularly checking recreation areas and promptly addressing any cleanliness, maintenance, or safety concerns.
• Assisting guests with general enquiries and responding to requests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintaining good knowledge of recreation facilities, operating hours, activities, hotel services, and relevant guest information.
• Supporting the team in organizing recreational activities and special events when required.
• Monitoring recreation areas and ensuring hotel rules and safety procedures are followed.
• Remaining alert to potential hazards and promptly reporting safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Coordinating closely with Lifeguards, Recreation colleagues, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, and other departments when required.
• Ensuring recreation equipment is handled, stored, and maintained appropriately.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of storage areas, equipment, and workspaces.
• Supporting opening and closing procedures for recreation facilities.
• Following all hotel health, safety, hygiene, and security procedures.
• Maintaining professional grooming and presentation standards at all times.
• Demonstrating IHG values through positive, respectful, and genuine interactions with guests and colleagues.

What we need from you:

• Previous experience as a Recreation Attendant, Pool Attendant, Beach Attendant, or in a similar guest-facing hospitality role.
• Previous experience within a hotel, resort, beach club, or recreation environment would be an advantage.
• A friendly, energetic, and approachable personality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for guest service and hospitality.
• Strong awareness of cleanliness, safety, and presentation standards.
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate guest needs.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work outdoors and meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Basic knowledge of recreation and pool safety procedures would be an advantage.
• First Aid or relevant safety certification would be an advantage.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Good working knowledge of English; additional languages would be an advantage.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the teamthe room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeingframework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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