Recreation Attendant - FT & PT - Luxury Beachfront Resort

Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a Noble House Resort • Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Grand Beach Resort is hiring a Pool/Beach Recreation Attendant to welcome guests using the resort’s beach and pool amenities and provide professional, attentive service. The position includes setting up chairs and umbrellas, seating guests, providing and replenishing towels, and keeping pool and beach areas clean. The attendant also engages guests, supports recreational activities, and helps ensure safety and guest satisfaction. The work takes place outdoors on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with regular exposure to heat, humidity, and direct sun.

Requirements

• At least one year of previous beach or pool recreation experience, or related experience in a luxury or high-volume resort environment with elevated service expectations; alternatively, experience as a lifeguard, camp counselor, or outdoor activity coordinator, ideally involving guest interaction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage warmly with guests of all ages.
• Customer-service orientation, with a friendly, helpful, and proactive approach to anticipating guest needs.
• Ability to manage guest concerns calmly and professionally.
• Organizational skills to keep equipment clean, organized, and properly stored.
• Ability to multitask across duties such as distributing towels, setting up chairs, and answering guest questions.
• Passion for interacting with guests and team members.
• Flexibility with days and hours; weekends are required.
• Ability to work for extended periods in high heat, humidity, and direct sun.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move frequently during long shifts, including on sand and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment setup and cleanup.
• Comfort working around water and potentially assisting with beachfront activities or water equipment.
• Stamina and endurance to maintain energy and alertness throughout shifts in hot weather.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting outdoor guest events or beachside activations.
• Previous work in hot climates or high-sun environments.
• Basic knowledge of beach games, water safety, or rental operations such as paddleboards and kayaks.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, anticipate their requests, and engage with them to support guest satisfaction.
• Set up beach and pool chairs and umbrellas promptly and seat guests with professional customer service.
• Provide towels to guests, replenish towel supplies from housekeeping, and fold towels as needed.
• Keep pool and beach areas clean and equipment organized.
• Actively lead guest activities while ensuring safety.
• Answer guest questions and handle multiple duties, including towel distribution and equipment setup.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Full-time employees receive paid time off.
• Full-time employees receive insurance coverage, including health, medical, vision, dental, hospital coverage, employee assistance, life and accidental death, pet, and short-term disability coverage.
• Employee discounts
• Multiple parking options
• One free meal during each shift
• Recognition programs
• Incentive programs
• Referral programs
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed