RECREATION LEAD - Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA 2027

KOA•Rodanthe, NC

About The Position

The Recreation Lead plans, organizes, executes, and leads campground recreation activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The position offers a mix of free and paid activities to improve ancillary income and is highly visible and customer-centric, requiring strong interpersonal and customer service skills. The Recreation Lead is an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative leader who enjoys working with people of all ages. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, moderate to loud noise, dust, pollen, grasses, landscaping, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment. The role involves physical activity, occasional interruptions, and shifting priorities. Personal protective equipment is required where necessary. A valid driver's license is required, and the position may involve driving a motorized vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Conversant in English.
Decision-making ability.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills, including the ability to manage conflict.
Ability to motivate, lead, and develop a diverse team.
Strong working knowledge of recreational activities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to read and maintain a budget.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver's license.
Able to regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds or more with assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead, and move safely over uneven terrain.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and stand, bend, sit, lift, and walk.
If driving a motorized vehicle, must have close and distance vision and be able to sit, see, and read signs and traffic signals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise preparations for events from start to finish.
Create and execute a detailed events calendar that supports the campground and guests of all age ranges; regularly upload events and recreation schedules to koa.com.
Create supply lists and procure vendors as needed.
Take pictures of activities and obtain necessary photo release documentation for individuals in photos.
Prepare engaging social media posts in coordination with the marketing department.
Coordinate, prepare, and purchase food and beverage items, equipment, awards, and entertainment for events as needed.
Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities.
Greet new activity participants, introduce them to others, explain rules, and encourage participation.
Explain activity rules and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
Enforce safety rules, modify activities for specific groups, administer basic first aid when needed, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Organize and set up equipment used in recreational activities.
Manage the activities schedule to ensure adequate staffing for events and guest needs.
Maintain professionalism, customer service, quality, and cleanliness while promoting a fun atmosphere.
Assist the AGM with hiring and training a diverse team and update management on team performance.