Resort Activities & Pool Attendant

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Hilton Head, SC

6d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive —bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary Job Overview: MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!!! Help lead the activities of the Leisure & Recreation Services programs for hotel guests. Ensure the security of the guests by verifying guest registration. Assist with supervising the Kids Camp, Swimming Pool and Fitness areas.

Requirements

The minimum age limit for a seasonal summer worker is 16 years old.
Must speak, read, write and interpret English. Additional languages preferred.
Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, sales tax computation, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
Use of a cash register and cash handling skills.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational skills.
Standing and moving, physical dexterity, ability to push 25+ pounds.
Ability to work outside.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet guests as they enter the outdoor pool area and check in/out towels to hotel guests.
Collect used pool/beach towels and transport them to/from laundry, fold and roll them for distribution.
Raise and lower pool umbrellas and straighten pool chairs, pick up all trash around the pool.
May lead/announce activities for children, teen, and adult programs within the hotel, e.g., Poolside Bingo, Water Relays, Cannonball, Limbo, Hula Hoop, Corn Hole, Ping Pong contests.
Willingness to present a 10 minute daily “Turtle Talk” and help guests feed the lagoon turtles.
Lead daily crafts including: tie-dye t-shirts, shark tooth necklaces, stuffed animals, painted ceramics, etc.
Assist with the Kids Camp Program and Kids Night Out Program: Able to swim, to oversee and take campers into the pool.
Oversee various crafts and activities e.g., make slime, lead a treasure hunt, make crafts, make snacks, take them on nature walks, and/or bike rides.
Assist with Movie Nights and making/selling popcorn.
Assist with bike, beach chair, and umbrella rentals.
Assist with Recreation sales of sodas, waters, suntan lotions/sprays, beach toys and ice cream.
Assist with ringing all sales and rentals into Point-of-Sale system.
Monitor pool area and pool deck for cleanliness and safety issues.
Routinely conduct inspections of the Fitness areas and report any maintenance and repair needs to Engineering and Housekeeping as needed.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.