Recreation Attendant

Davidson Hospitality Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City as a Recreation Attendant. This role involves leading fun outdoor activities and ensuring excellent guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have a passion for recreation, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive workplace within a growing hospitality group.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Hotel Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with outdoor games and themed activities.
• Interact with guests to enhance their experience.
• Maintain safety and organization of activity spaces.

Skills

Communication

Guest Service

Teamwork

Recreational Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Property Description

Get ready to join the vibrant team at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City, managed by Davidson Hospitality Group and opening in Spring 2025! 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.

Apply now to be part of the Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City family and elevate your career to new heights!

Overview

Job Summary:Join our fin-tastic team as a Recreation Attendant at our laid-back, tropical paradise! We’re looking for a fun, energetic, and passionate individual who’s ready to bring the party to paradise. If you love sunshine, music, and making people smile, this is the perfect gig for you.

As a Recreation Attendant, you’ll help guests of all ages escape the ordinary and dive into unforgettable island-inspired experiences. From poolside games and beachy contests to arts & crafts and tropical trivia, you’ll keep the good vibes flowing and create memories worth singing about.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and assisting with recreational activities and events including outdoor games, poolside contests, crafts, and themed resort happenings.

• Interacting with guests in a friendly, upbeat way to ensure every experience feels like a mini vacation.

• Helping set up, organize, and clean up all activity spaces—keeping everything neat, safe, and full of fun.

• Supporting team events, birthday celebrations, family fun nights, and other resort-wide programs.

• Maintaining safety and ensuring guests feel welcomed, included, and ready to relax and unwind.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a fun-loving, outgoing personality with great communication skills.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment and loves working outdoors.

• Can safely lift/move equipment (up to 30 lbs) and be active on their feet for extended periods.

• Brings previous experience in hospitality, recreation, childcare, or entertainment (preferred, but not required).

• Is available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays—it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a customer service position preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of recreational activities and sports
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

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.