Assistant Recreation Manager

Assistant Recreation Manager

Requirements

• Minimum one year of recreation/aquatics supervisory experience
• Must be able to swim and be comfortable in and around water for an entire shift
• Must be able to complete and maintain current Lifeguard certification to include written and practical exams
• Excellent communication skills-oral and written
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must complete monthly in-service training requirements
• Must hold clean motor vehicle driving record upon request
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of operations and staff of all Recreation, Fitness Center, and Safety Program, ensuring complete compliance with hotel safety, service, and grooming standards
• Acts as the Recreation Manager in their absence
• Oversees the operation of the swimming pool area
• Oversees the pool programs such as towel issue, retail sales at the pool, and pool concierge programs
• Interviews and recruits all Recreation, lifeguard employees and Recreation vendors
• Reviews and submits vendor contracts to Hotel Manager’s approval prior to the hiring and scheduling of an activity
• Establishes, ensures adherence to all departmental and Loews Hotels guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to be made to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, and to maintain market dominance and exceptional financial returns
• Prepares seasonal recreation activity schedules and participates in the planning and development of holiday and special event programs
• Ensures proper posting of activities and special event information
• Maintains optimal staffing levels within forecasted budgetary guidelines
• Completes appropriate shift reports
• Reviews/maintains daily payroll records/reports
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determining improvement and training needs and advancement requirements
• Communicates information about hotel and recreation programs to all guest contact departments to facilitate greater utilization and to promote incremental revenues
• Ensures that all recreation programs are executed in accordance with all hotel and safety guidelines
• Inspects the general appearance and functionality of all activities/recreation spaces including sanitation, temperature, lighting, and musical elements
• Responsible for accurate recording and submittal of payroll information
• Schedules and coordinates monthly recreation staff meetings
• Maintains the clean and excellent working condition of the following areas: pool deck, game room, and any other hotel space set up for a planned recreational activity
• Manages directly and ensure compliance of Aquatics Training Program
• Other duties as assigned
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Complies with Loews Hotels uniform and grooming guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in training and/or the recreation or pool function.
• Licensed Lifeguard Instructor certification.