Recreation Supervisor

Recreation Supervisor

Requisition ID

2025-61499

Category

Recreation

Job Location

US-FL-St Pete Beach

Property

TradeWinds Island Resort

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

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.

Location

Discover more sun and more fun Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you'll stay at one, play at two - with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you're looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it's all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers

Overview

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a consistently rated Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace 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:

1. Plan diverse resort activities for all guests.
2. Coordinate resort activities, poolside events, and beach games.

Staff Management:

1. Supervise and train recreation staff, ensure all SOPs are consistently followed, and assist with staff scheduling.

Guest Engagement:

1. Interact with guests to tailor programs to their preferences.
2. Collect feedback for continuous improvement.

Safety and Compliance:

1. Enforce department and property safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.

Equipment and Facility Management:

1. Oversee equipment maintenance and facility cleanliness.

Event Coordination:

1. 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.

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