Recreation Manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Palm Coast, FL

About The Position

The Recreation Manager manages the operations of a hotel or resort’s recreation facilities, which may include a health club and/or fitness center, pool, and associated locker rooms. The role develops and delivers recreation programming, supervises and develops recreation staff, oversees budgets and supplies, responds to guest feedback, and helps ensure the safety of members, guests, and service professionals. The manager works with other departments and supports the resort’s sustainability efforts. When directed, the manager assists the Director of Recreation and performs their functions in their absence. The position requires working in weather ranging from below 40 degrees to over 100 degrees, lifting at least 40 pounds, and pushing or pulling a cart weighing 300 pounds.

Requirements

At least one year of experience providing activity programming or related skills.
Full understanding of all software used in the Recreation Department.
Must be able to work in weather extremes ranging from below 40 degrees to over 100 degrees.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and push or pull a 300-pound cart.

Nice To Haves

College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation or a related field.
Active participation in civic groups and Recreation Associations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement programs that promote healthy behavior or physical fitness.
Schedule and promote group exercise classes or wellness clinics.
Inspect fitness equipment and facilities for functionality, perform basic maintenance, or schedule repairs.
Hire, train, lead, and develop recreation staff, including Lead Counselors, Counselors, Counselors in Training, volunteers, and interns.
Plan and implement annual, seasonal, monthly, and daily activities, adapting to weather conditions.
Develop and promote recreation programming, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation, and games.
Develop a working annual budget for Kids Crew and Recreation Events through forecasting, expense control, revenue maximization, and P&L review.
Follow up on and act on member and guest feedback, concerns, and suggestions related to Kids Crew, recreational events, and activities.
Work with the Security department to maintain the safety of members, guests, and service professionals.
Monitor staff performance and routinely provide training and performance evaluations.
Assist the Director of Recreation and perform their functions in their absence when directed.
Initiate and maintain supply orders and inventory for scheduled events and activities.
Attend required meetings and work with other departments to implement activities for members and guests.
Assist with the resort’s and surrounding communities’ sustainability or greening efforts.