Beach Supervisor

Highgate Hotels, LP; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach, operated by Highgate Hotels, LP, seeks a Recreation Supervisor to design and oversee diverse guest activities while leading a team of recreation staff. The role requires ensuring safety, managing events, and engaging guests to tailor programs to preferences.

The position involves budget oversight, collaboration with conventions services, and flexible availability including evenings, holidays, and weekends, with outdoor work in Florida’s climate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years in resort recreation program management or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan diverse resort activities for all guests and coordinate poolside/Beach events.
• Supervise and train recreation staff and manage scheduling.
• Interact with guests to tailor programs and collect feedback for improvement.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and facility cleanliness.
• Plan group events and coordinate with Convention Services for integration.
• Support budget management and assist with marketing of activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Creativity

Customer service

Dependable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related field

Job description

Recreation Supervisor

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Compensation Type: Hourly.

Overview

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Island Resort, a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach.

The Recreation Supervisor oversees and coordinates diverse recreational programs to enhance the guest experience. Responsible for planning and executing activities, the role involves managing staff, ensuring safety compliance, and engaging with guests to tailor programs to their preferences. The position also includes budget management, event coordination, and marketing to showcase and promote resort activities. Key qualifications preferred include 2+ years of relevant experience, retail experience, leadership skills, Lifeguard certification, creativity in program development, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. The Recreation Supervisor contributes significantly to the resort's success by creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. This is a key position and will require flexible availability including evenings, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Program Development:
  • Plan diverse resort activities for all guests.
  • Coordinate resort activities, poolside events, and beach games.
• Staff Management:
  • Supervise and train recreation staff, ensure all SOPs are consistently followed, and assist with staff scheduling.
• Guest Engagement:
  • Interact with guests to tailor programs to their preferences.
  • Collect feedback for continuous improvement.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Enforce department and property safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.
• Equipment and Facility Management:
  • Oversee equipment maintenance and facility cleanliness.
• Event Coordination:
  • Plan group business events and collaborate with Convention Services for integration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related field. (preferred, not required)
• Experience: 2+ years in resort recreational program management or related field.
• Skills: Leadership, communication, guest service.
• Creativity: Innovative thinking for engaging activities.
• Customer Service: Commitment to exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Dependable and dedicated work ethic.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors for 8 hours or more in Florida's hot climate.