Recreation Host: Poolside Activities & Guest Fun

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company M

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Recreation Team Member to support guest activities, poolside experiences, wellness programming, and resort entertainment. This role thrives in a fast-paced hospitality setting and loves interacting with guests of all ages.

You will help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere, set up games and classes, and coordinate with hotel teams to deliver memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality or resort environment.
• Positive attitude with a team-oriented and service-focused mindset.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily recreation operations including guest activities, poolside events, wellness experiences, family programming, and resort entertainment.
• Engage with guests in a friendly, energetic, and professional manner while helping create fun and memorable experiences.
• Assist with setting up, organizing, and facilitating games, activities, fitness classes, events, and recreational programming.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, safety, and presentation standards across pools, activity areas, fitness spaces, cabanas, and recreational facilities.
• Provide guests with information about resort activities, amenities, schedules, local attractions, and hotel services.
• Coordinate closely with Recreation leadership, Pool Attendants, Spa, Food & Beverage, Front Office, and hotel teams to support smooth operations.
• Monitor recreational areas for safety concerns, operational needs, and guest assistance opportunities throughout shifts.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, questions, and service recovery situations.
• Assist with opening duties, closing procedures, inventory organization, activity setup, and operational readiness as needed.
• Follow hotel operational procedures, sanitation standards, recreational safety guidelines, and hospitality service expectations at all times.
• Help foster a fun, welcoming, and guest-focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Outgoing personality

Outdoor work

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Recreation Team Member to support guest activities, poolside experiences, wellness programming, and resort entertainment. This role thrives in a fast-paced hospitality setting and loves interacting with guests of all ages.

You will help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere, set up games and classes, and coordinate with hotel teams to deliver memorable experiences.