Highgate Hotels, LP
Overview
Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features three destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked US Beach!
The Recreation Manager leads and coordinates all recreation, entertainment, and guest activities at the resort, including Kid's Camp & Youth Programming, Resort Activities, Paddleboats, Entertainment, Birthday Parties, Arcade, and Poolside Retail. This role ensures safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences while motivating a dynamic and professional team.
Responsibilities
Supervise recreation staff including attendants, lifeguards, entertainers, and youth leaders.
Oversee daily operations of Kid's Camp, Arcade, Paddleboats, Poolside Retail, and Entertainment.
Recruit, train, schedule, and coach staff to maintain service and safety standards.
Plan and execute engaging activities such as games, crafts, trivia, and themed events.
Manage special events, birthday parties, and private group programming.
Ensure safety compliance, conduct regular inspections, and maintain certifications.
Oversee arcade and poolside retail operations, including merchandising, inventory and revenue tracking.
Maintain SOPs, budgets, and performance reports.
Promote an energetic, guest-focused culture across all recreation areas.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Hospitality, or related field (preferred).
3-5 years of recreation or hospitality management experience.
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
CPR/First Aid required; Lifeguard certification preferred (on-site certification available).
POS/retail operations knowledge a plus.
Creative and guest-focused mindset.
Work includes outdoor beach and pool environments with frequent standing and activity participation.
Must be available weekends, holidays, and evenings.
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The Recreation Manager leads and coordinates all recreation, entertainment, and guest activities at the resort, including Kid's Camp & Youth Programming, Resort Activities, Paddleboats, Entertainment, Birthday Parties, Arcade, and Poolside Retail. This role ensures safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences while motivating a dynamic and professional team.
Responsibilities
Supervise recreation staff including attendants, lifeguards, entertainers, and youth leaders.
Oversee daily operations of Kid's Camp, Arcade, Paddleboats, Poolside Retail, and Entertainment.
Recruit, train, schedule, and coach staff to maintain service and safety standards.
Plan and execute engaging activities such as games, crafts, trivia, and themed events.
Manage special events, birthday parties, and private group programming.
Ensure safety compliance, conduct regular inspections, and maintain certifications.
Oversee arcade and poolside retail operations, including merchandising, inventory and revenue tracking.
Maintain SOPs, budgets, and performance reports.
Promote an energetic, guest-focused culture across all recreation areas.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Hospitality, or related field (preferred).
3-5 years of recreation or hospitality management experience.
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
CPR/First Aid required; Lifeguard certification preferred (on-site certification available).
POS/retail operations knowledge a plus.
Creative and guest-focused mindset.
Work includes outdoor beach and pool environments with frequent standing and activity participation.
Must be available weekends, holidays, and evenings.
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