Recreation Attendant- Taboo Muskoka

Great Gulf; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Recreation Attendants to join their team in the stunning Muskoka region. This role is perfect for those who love the outdoors and enjoy engaging with guests through various recreational activities. You will be responsible for leading events, ensuring guest participation, and maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment. With a focus on exceptional customer service, you will create memorable experiences for families and individuals alike. Join a vibrant team and enjoy the perks of working in a beautiful resort setting while making a positive impact on guests' experiences.

Benefits

Bonus upon contract completion

$500 referral bonus

Complimentary 2-night stay (off season)

Complimentary use of resort amenities

Staff housing available

Shuttle services to staff housing

Potential for career advancement

Staff discounts on meals and merchandise

Employee recognition program

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification required.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote recreation activities for guests, ensuring a fun atmosphere.
• Manage guest registrations and provide information on resort activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of recreation areas and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

First Aid with CPR-C

Cash Handling

Event Coordination

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

If your friends were to describe you, would they say you’re FUN, OUTGOING and CREATIVE?! Are you into fitness, the great outdoors and want to get paid to do what you love through delivering exceptional customer service? If the answer is YES, YES and YES, come work & play in beautiful Muskoka this summer!

Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort and Golf Operation whose mandate is to 'Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team.'

Our Recreation Department is looking for Recreation Attendants to help do exactly that! Promoting a fun and relaxing environment, you will lead guest events/activities (adult and children) including nature walks, bon fires, canoe/kayak trips etc.

If this sounds like it’s right up your aisle, keep reading!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Encourage, recruit, register and schedule guests to participate in recreation activities;
2. Possesses thorough knowledge of all dates, times, pricing and descriptions of all resort activities, events offered, as well as those of off property;
3. Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere and communicate applicable rules and regulations;
4. Support and facilitate recreation programming including: hiking, mountain biking, boat rentals, crafts, sports & games, daily bonfires, archery, axe throwing, Kids Zone, etc…
5. Possess a clear understanding of all operations and procedures that take place at the Recreation/Adventure Centre desk, including but not limited to: taking and verifying guest activity reservations, issuing and filing liability waivers; verifying guest room and other guest information;
6. Collecting used/soiled pool and beach towels;
7. Folding and replenishing clean pool and beach towels;
8. Ability to clearly understand resort trails and locations;
9. Ability to clearly understand and perform cash, credit/debit transactions;
10. Promote and sell retail items;
11. Ability to effectively record and distribute departmental communication to other resort outlets, specifically Frontdesk/guest services;
12. Opens and closes the recreation office and building.
13. Cleaning recreation areas, and keeping equipment organized.
14. Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and the public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
15. Inspects and performs light maintenance.
16. Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

1. Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or willing to obtain prior to start date)
2. Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (Current within 1 year of start date)
3. Valid Ontario G2/G class Driver’s License;
4. Completion of high school or equivalent – Minimum age 16;
5. Dynamic and positive personality interested in working with families with young children;
6. Previous guest service experience an asset;
7. Experience in handling cash, credit and debit transactions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS

1. Indoor and outdoor environments: Trails, water, heat, cold, dirt, bugs, rain.
2. Depending on the day and weather conditions of the job will change, long exposure isn’t consistent but at times is needed.
3. Ability to lift upwards of 30 pounds, carrying ice buckets or stumps of wood. This would be less than 10% of the time. Most lifting is with another person and transport is usually done by golf cart;
4. Ability to lead and participate in physical activities, such as, but not limited to hiking, biking, tennis;
5. Bending, twisting, crouching, using hand, arm, leg, and back muscles for cleaning, folding towels and distributing rental equipment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT TABOO MUSKOKA

1. Bonus upon completion of your contract*
2. $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
3. Complimentary 2-night stay (off season)
4. Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis, golf, gym
5. Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst – short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
6. Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort available
7. Potential room for career advancement
8. Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, merchandise and golf
9. Staff appreciation events and activities
10. Employee recognition program
11. Employee Wellness Program
12. *Some conditions apply. Inquire within for more details.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22 – 38 per week

Flexible language requirement:
• French not required

Work Location: 1209 Muskoka Beach Road

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.