Recreation & Activities Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Teledoc access

Pet Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group in Kansas City, MO is seeking a dynamic Recreation Manager to lead our guest entertainment offerings across resort-style amenities and events.

You will develop programs, supervise recreation staff, manage facilities, and collaborate with other departments to ensure memorable guest experiences while maintaining safety and budget discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation management or supervisory role.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, recreation, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement diverse recreational programs and activities.
• Coordinate and manage recreational facilities (courts, pools, and fitness centers).
• Lead a team of recreation staff with training and motivation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Plan and organize special events, including themed parties and holidays.
• Monitor program effectiveness and guest satisfaction.
• Manage the recreation budget and cost-effective operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and staff.

Skills

Recreation management

Team leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Property Description

Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our hotel blends laid-back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort-style pool, family-friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel + Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high-energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.

Overview

Are you a passionate and creative leader who loves creating unforgettable experiences? We are seeking a dynamic Recreation Manager to join our vibrant hotel or resort and oversee our recreational activities. As the heart of our guest entertainment, you will bring high energy, enthusiasm, and innovation to our recreational programs, ensuring our guests have an exceptional stay. With your ability to inspire and motivate a team, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing a variety of engaging activities, from sports and fitness to cultural events and family-friendly entertainment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for guest satisfaction, this is your chance to make a significant impact and create lifelong memories for our valued guests.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a diverse range of recreational programs and activities.
• Coordinate and manage recreational facilities, including sports courts, pools, and fitness centers.
• Lead a team of recreation staff, providing guidance, training, and motivation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Plan and organize special events, including themed parties and holiday celebrations.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and guest satisfaction.
• Manage the recreation budget and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a recreation management or supervisory role.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative mindset with the ability to plan and execute engaging activities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, recreation, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.