Resort Recreation Host - Poolside & Activities

reitmr; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Co.

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 4

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Hawaii is seeking a Recreation Team Member to support guest activities, poolside events, wellness programming, and resort entertainment. You will help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages while staying active in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior recreation or hospitality experience, strong guest service skills, and a passion for teamwork and guest engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous recreation, hospitality, resort, entertainment, guest activities, customer service, camp, or event experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills with an outgoing and energetic personality.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality or resort environment.

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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Guest service

Outgoing personality

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in Hawaii is seeking a Recreation Team Member to support guest activities, poolside events, wellness programming, and resort entertainment. You will help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages while staying active in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior recreation or hospitality experience, strong guest service skills, and a passion for teamwork and guest engagement.