Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Recreation Manager Alberta

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Canada is seeking a Recreation Manager to oversee the Adventure Center, Health Club, and various recreational activities. The ideal candidate will have resort activity management experience and possess strong leadership skills. They will ensure compliance with health regulations and directly manage the recreation team's performance. This role offers competitive perks, including staff accommodation assistance and a wellness support platform.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance

Complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program

Access to Mountain Explorer Travel Program

Comprehensive wellness support

Discounts at resort outlets

Addition to lifestyle program

Growth opportunities across properties

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant management experience in a resort setting.
• Experience working with children and managing programs.
• Knowledge of pool operations and chemical balance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the recreation facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Design and implement entertainment programs for guests.

Skills

Resort activity management experience

Professional Canadian Guiding accreditation

Retail management experience

First Aid certification

Strong interest in health and physical activity

Education

Degree in recreation or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Recreation Manager Alberta

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a luxury resort located in Jasper, AB, offering guests an unparalleled adventure in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Job Details

• Type: Permanent, Full‑time
• Location: Jasper, AB

Job Description

As the Recreation Manager, you will lead the Adventure Center, Health Club, Pool, Movement Studio, Boathouse, Kids Camp activities, Resort and Holiday activities, and the recreation group’s activities. You will represent the exceptional service and recreation offerings that characterize Jasper Park Lodge.

You will report to the Director of Wellbeing and perform the following responsibilities:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service
• Direct and lead the day‑to‑day recreation operations ensuring all standards are followed
• Ensure health & safety regulations are adhered to in all recreation areas
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool, boathouse, and health club thermal area through daily inspections
• Develop and implement programs to enhance departmental revenue
• Design entertainment programs for children and adults during all official holidays
• Provide a high level of guest service through follow‑up on guest issues, comments, and feedback platforms
• Monitor and control departmental payroll and expenses
• Sustainable scheduling of all recreation colleagues
• Administer and implement staff training for all operation aspects
• Manage recreation purchasing and inventory, and maintain product consumption records
• Manage cash float and point‑of‑sale system
• Ensure correct chemical balance of the pool and accurate water test readings per provincial regulations
• Attend scheduled hotel meetings
• Design and implement kids programming, guided tours, and group activities
• Recruit, develop, and conduct performance management for the department
• Design and manage all controls for rentals, classes, and programs
• Create and execute a yearly marketing plan
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of resort activity management experience
• Professional Canadian Guiding accreditation
• Previous retail management and inventory experience
• Experience working with children
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Proven record in program design or facilitation
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel)
• Degree in recreation or related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of chemical and pool operations (asset)
• Experience with point‑of‑sale and booking systems (preferred)
• Strong interest in health, well‑being and physical activity
• Committed to ongoing development and training of colleagues
• Motivated and able to build and support strong work teams

Additional Information

Visa requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel cannot assist with Canadian work authorization.

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance
• One complimentary meal per shift in staff cafeteria
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, including 50% off food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and well‑being support
• Discounts at resort food & beverage outlets, fitness centre, and golf course
• Automatic addition to the colleague lifestyle program with staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop talents and grow within Fairmont across 5,000+ properties with Accor

Accommodations

We encourage applicants to let us know if accommodations are needed during the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.