Management Development Program: Accelerated Leadership Path

6 days ago


Kansas City, Kansas, United States Great Wolf Lodge Full time
About the Program

The Management Development Program (MDP) is an accelerated rotational development path to a leadership role with Great Wolf Lodge. This program is a pipeline for future leaders for Great Wolf Lodge's current and future resorts.

Program Overview

The MDP is a 2-year program with 4 challenging 6-month rotations. During this time, you will experience 2 to 3 different lines of business, such as Guest Services, Housekeeping, Retail & Attractions, Food & Beverage, Sales, and New Lodge Openings. You will work at 2 to 3 different lodges across our brand, network with program participants, and participate in professional development and targeted growth opportunities in resort operations, leadership experience, and business acumen.

What You Will Gain
  • Hands-on experience across multiple lines of business to accelerate your career path in the entertainment and leadership field.
  • Exposure and visibility to top leaders and executives across the company.
  • Confidence and experience in leading projects that will provide value to the organization.
  • Frequent feedback and coaching to support your growth and development throughout the program and beyond.
  • Opportunity to work and learn from a diverse set of pack members and leaders.
  • Training and development focused on your personal and professional development as well as key competencies in the entertainment industry that will prepare you for a manager or director level position upon program completion.
Responsibilities
  • Apply academic learning to practical assignment experiences.
  • Execute management functions by demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Coach and develop a team of associates.
  • Drive and exceed business performance goals by developing and executing strategies; determine business-driving opportunities.
  • Analyze trends, identify business opportunities, execute strategies, and collaborate with key partners.
  • Drive employee engagement and recognition of success.
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Requirements
  • Obtain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university between December 2024 to May 2025.
  • Available to relocate and begin program by June 10, 2025.
  • Minimum one year job or internship experience (previous experience in hospitality or entertainment not required).
  • Willingness to relocate to any Great Wolf Lodge location.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to execute plans and strategies.
  • Ability to solve problems and drive results through others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals.
  • Organizational skills are crucial to being successful in this role.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store/company needs.
  • Schedules will include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A degree with a major in hospitality, business, or a related field.
  • Passion for service.
  • Intellectual curiosity, positive attitude, self-motivation, and curiosity about developing a modern family vacation business.
Physical Qualifications
  • This position involves regular walking, standing, hearing, and talking.
  • May involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
  • May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Involves use of hands and fingers for typing on keyboard and using a mouse.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.


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