Director of Recreation Job at Marriott International, Inc, Marco Island, FL

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  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Marco Island, FL

Job Description

Director of Recreation Location Marco Island, FL : Job Number 23204432 Job Category Golf, Fitness, & Entertainment Location JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? Y Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Supports all aspects of the pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep, cleanliness and the operation of cabana units. Provides and models service behavior to guests and employees. Reinforces appropriate culture to provide service to guests. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Position works with direct reports to implement departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while meeting financial goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the recreation/health club operations or related professional area.

OR

  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Health Education, Physical Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Recreation Operations

  • Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  • Monitors quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
  • Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  • Provides personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
  • Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Manages outside vendors including water sports and scuba.
  • Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensures workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
  • Develops and manages the children's program (e.g., coordinates activities, purchases equipment and supplies etc.).
  • Manages group activities including sand painting, bon fires, and team building events.
  • Manages pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep and cleanliness, and the operation of cabana units.

Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

  • Oversees all Human Resources activities in the Recreation Department.
  • Oversees employee satisfaction and guest satisfaction results, and ensures corrective action is taken when needed.
  • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
  • Coordinates all training activities for employees in department.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Communicates expectations and performance objectives to subordinates; subordinates are also open to raise questions and/or concerns.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Relocation,

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