Recreation Manager

management-davidsonhospitality; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (multi-tier)

Dental & Vision

Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Sunny is a new oceanfront hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, operated by Davidson Hospitality Group. We seek a dynamic Recreation Manager to lead guest entertainment and oversee sports, fitness, and cultural activities for an exceptional guest experience.

Join a passionate team focused on innovation, safety, and memorable programs. You will manage a staff, coordinate with other departments, and ensure smooth operation of recreational facilities in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Recreation, or related field

Job description

Property Description

The Sunny is a new oceanfront hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, marking the transformation of the historic Newport Beachside Hotel into a modern beachfront destination. The 340-room property blends thoughtful design with a strong food and beverage program, multiple dining concepts, and a series of lively social spaces designed for both guests and the local community.

Family-owned for three generations, the property builds on decades of hospitality on one of South Florida’s most storied beachfront sites. With a completely refreshed guest experience and an ambitious culinary program, The Sunny represents a new chapter for this longtime Sunny Isles Beach landmark.If you’re passionate about hospitality, motivated by growth opportunities, and excited to be part of a team that creates meaningful guest experiences every day, we invite you to explore your future with The Sunny Hotel.

Join us and help create moments guests will never forget.

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.