Assistant Recreation Manager

Gaylord Hotels; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Gaylord Hotels is seeking a Management-level professional to assist with pool and beach operations, ensuring cleanliness and smooth cabana operations, while modeling outstanding guest service.

You will work with direct reports to execute departmental strategies, supervise staff, and drive guest satisfaction and financial performance. The role emphasizes team leadership, operations oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience in the recreation/health club operations or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Health Education, Physical Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages employees. Supports day-to-day operations.
• Monitors quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Provides personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Supports the management of outside vendors including water sports and scuba.
• Assists with managing group activities including sand painting, bon fires, and team building events.
• Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensures workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
• Assists with managing the children's program (e.g., coordinates activities, purchases equipment and supplies etc.).
• Assists with managing pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep and cleanliness, and the operation of cabana units.
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, provides guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major

Job description

Additional Information

Great Benefits!

Job Number

26136332

Job Category

Golf, Fitness, & Entertainment

Location

6000 W. Osceola Parkway, KISSIMMEE FL 34746, United States VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Management

Pay Range:

$21.63-$27.88 per hour

Bonus Eligible:

Y

Job Summary

Assists with managing aspects of the pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep, cleanliness and the operation of cabana units. Provides and models service behavior to guests and employees. Assists with continually striving to improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximizing the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Position works with direct reports to carry out departmental strategies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience in the recreation/health club operations or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Health Education, Physical Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting with Recreation Operations

• Supervises and manages employees. Supports day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
• Monitors quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Provides personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Supports the management of outside vendors including water sports and scuba.
• Assists with managing group activities including sand painting, bon fires, and team building events.
• Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensures workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
• Assists with managing the children's program (e.g., coordinates activities, purchases equipment and supplies etc.).
• Assists with managing pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep and cleanliness, and the operation of cabana units.

Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, provides guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
• Coordinates training activities for employees in department.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Communicates expectations and performance objectives to subordinates; subordinates are also open to raise questions and/or concerns.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Why have less when you can have MORE — all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel - offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.