Recreation Attendant - FT & PT - Luxury Beachfront Resort

Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a Noble House Resort; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental, life and more

Employee discounts

Parking options

Free meal during shift

Recognition programs

Incentive programs

Referral programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pelican Grand Beach Resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach is seeking a Pool/Beach Recreation Attendant to warmly greet guests and help them enjoy our beach and pool amenities with attentive, personalized service. Join a fun, fast-paced, diverse team on the Atlantic coast.

You will set up chairs, provide towel service, assist guests, and engage in guest activities while upholding safety. This role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of beach or pool recreation experience.
• Experience with guest interaction in luxury or high-volume resort environments preferred.
• Able to work in hot climates and outdoors.
• Strong communication and guest service mindset.
• Must be flexible with days, hours, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and anticipate requests
• Set up beach/pool chairs and umbrellas with expediency
• Seat guests at pool and beach chairs with professional service
• Provide towel services to all guests
• Replenish guest towels from housekeeping
• Fold towels as needed
• Keep pool and beach areas clean
• Be an active leader with guest activities while ensuring safety
• Engage guests to ensure satisfaction

Skills

Beach/pool experience

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Guest interaction

Job description

Description

Ready to work and play on Fort Lauderdale Beach?

Pelican Grand Beach Resort is looking for a Pool/Beach Recreation Attendant that will enthusiastically and professionally greet and acknowledge all guests (using guests' names) coming to utilize the beach and pool amenities at the resort.

We are a fun, fast paced, diverse team and an upbeat place with a great atmosphere. We have a lot of fun working together and we believe that our team is the key to our success!

At Pelican, we often celebrate our employees’ accomplishments. Are you all about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun? Then we hope to welcome you to our amazing family.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Greet guests and anticipate requests
• Set up beach/pool chairs and umbrellas with expediency
• Seating guests at pool and beach chairs with professional customer service
• Provide towel services to all guests
• Replenish guest towels from housekeeping
• Folding towels as needed
• Keeping pool & beach areas clean
• Be an active leader with guest activities while ensuring safety
• Converse and engage guests to ensure guest satisfaction

Your job boasts with a breathtaking beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean daily that instantly surrounds guests with a sense of old Florida grandeur.

We also offer AWESOME benefits such as:

• 401K (and 401K matching)
• Full-time - Paid time off
• Full-time - Insurance to include health, medical, vision, dental, hospital coverage, employee assistance program, life and accidental death, pet, and short-term disability
• HUGE employee discounts
• Multiple parking options
• One free meal during your shift
• Many recognition programs
• Incentive programs
• Referral programs
• Growth opportunities

Requirements

At Pelican, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Required experience and skills:

• Minimum of 1 year previous beach or pool recreation experience; or related experience in luxury or high-volume resort environments where service expectations are elevated or Lifeguard, camp counselor, or outdoor activity coordinator – ideally with guest interaction.
• Experience with event support staff for outdoor guest events or beachside activations a plus
• Previous work in hot climates or high-sun environments – demonstrating comfort and stamina outdoors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to engage warmly with guests of all ages.
• Customer service oriented – friendly, helpful, and proactive in anticipating guest needs.
• Conflict resolution – ability to manage guest concerns calmly and professionally.
• Organizational skills – keeping equipment clean, organized, and properly stored.
• Multi-tasking – handling various duties like towel distribution, setting up chairs, answering guest questions, etc.
• Recreational activity knowledge – basic understanding of beach games, water safety, or rental operations (paddleboards, kayaks, etc.).
• Must be passionate when interacting with guests and other team members.
• Must be flexible with days and hours & weekends required.

Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including high heat, humidity, and direct sun exposure for extended periods.
• Frequent walking, standing, and moving for long shifts – often on sand and uneven surfaces.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs – setting up beach chairs and umbrellas,
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching – for equipment set-up and clean-up.
• Comfort working around water – potentially assisting with beachfront activities or water equipment.
• Stamina and endurance – maintaining high energy and alertness throughout shifts in hot weather.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.