Lifestyle Director

Event Marketer; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Troon operates Webbs Reserve at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, FL, seeking a Lifestyle Director to lead community activities and special events for residents. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal communication, event planning, and multi-tasking across hospitality and recreation disciplines.

The Living Community requires energy, organization, and a customer-focused approach to enrich residents’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Degree in recreation, hospitality, sales or communication fields preferred.
• Minimum 5 years coordinating and promoting recreational activities, volunteer programs, or fund-raising events.
• Experience with private club residential communities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement programs and events for residents.
• Develop and manage the activities budget and present to leadership.
• Act as main contact for member events, including marketing, invites, RSVPs, and onsite delivery.
• Coordinate and develop a volunteer program with community partners.
• Host seminars and events to promote resident wellness and awareness in health, finance, and history.
• Create and distribute resident communications and calendars.

Skills

Public Speaking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Event Planning

Budget Management

Education

Degree in recreation/hospitality/communications

Job description

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Lifestyle Director

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Webbs Reserve at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda Florida

is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full Time Lifestyle Director! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to lead, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Nestled in beautiful Southwest Florida, Webbs Reserve is located in Babcock Ranch, a master plan community: America's first solar-powered town. The property features meticulously maintained grounds, a championship-caliber 18 holes of golf, Pro Shop, Court Sports, The Overlook - a two-story outdoor dining venue, plus a Clubhouse which includes a Wellness Center, Spa, Whiskey Lounge, and Formal Dining under construction; a vibrant atmosphere that reflects pride, professionalism, and hospitality. The community is under development and includes single-family homes, coach homes, and condominiums.

Compensation

$70,000 annually

General Purpose

The Lifestyle Director provides direction and focuses on all activity components of the community designed to enrich the quality of life and enhance the vibrancy of the community for all residents. The Lifestyle Director is responsible for assisting with a wide array of special events, workshops, classes, communications, and connecting residents throughout the community. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be extremely well prepared and have the ability to actively multi-task in many different areas. A degree & experience in recreation, hospitality, sales or communication field is preferred or experience in planning charitable events or company social calendars.

Essential Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and implement programs, classes, and special community-wide events that promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Develop and manage Activities budget providing recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Act as main point of contact for all member social events including creating all event orders, event marketing, invitations, menu selection, RSVPs, billing coordination, and onsite representative to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality programs.
• Coordinate and develop an effective volunteer program by networking with community organizations, businesses, schools, and individuals within the greater community.
• Host seminars and events, including specialists to build and encourage resident wellness and awareness in areas such as health, finance, history, social media, etc.
• Create and distribute all regular resident member correspondence including but not limited to monthly member newsletter, club announcements, seasonal procedural announcements, club flyers, signage, and calendars, promotions, events, etc.
• Act as primary owner for all member website and social media duties; responsibilities include update and creation of online content, distribution of communication, tracking member activity, and collecting member feedback.
• Maintain electronic membership database and hard files.
• Track resident participation numbers to measure activity success and develop communitywide metrics.
• Welcome new residents to the community and perform new resident member orientation.
• Assist the sales team with prospects, sharing the energy of all the community activities.
• Ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience

• A degree in recreation, hospitality, sales or communication field is preferred and/or practical experience in planning charitable events or company social calendars.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in coordinating and promoting recreational activities and programs, volunteer programs, and/or fund-raising events.
• Prior experience with private club residential community is a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Preferences

• Should possess general knowledge of skills defined within content of job description along with the body of information required with respect to computer systems and software, registration processes, policies and procedures, equipment, materials and products, etc.
• Public Speaking skills are important to the effectiveness of this position.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, and advanced communication skills are a plus.
• Must be able to organize, participate, and direct in-community event set-ups.
• Should possess a high level of energy, social skills, initiative, enthusiasm, and cooperation, as well as exercise good judgment and discretion.
• The ideal candidate will be outgoing and welcoming.
• Will be accountable for individual performance, the work of others, equipment, supplies, product quality, and safety.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.

Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company. In addition to providing services to private, daily fee, resort, and municipal golf locations, Troon specializes in racquet sports, food & beverage, lodging, community associations, sports events, and more. We have grown our company by listening to and understanding the specific opportunities and challenges of our clients, then customizing our approach to achieve success together. Thi...