Recreation Lead -Full Time Seasonal

Organization- Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa

Summary

What Are You Doing This Summer? Come Join Us at Hyatt Regency Tamaya!

Looking for a summer job that’s more than just a job? How about spending your days at a stunning resort surrounded by the breathtaking Sandia Mountains, gaining real‑world experience, building lifelong friendships, and creating unforgettable memories for yourself and our guests.

At Hyatt Regency Tamaya, you’ll do all that and more.

Why Spend Your Summer with Us?

• Work at a world‑class resort on the beautiful Santa Ana Pueblo
• Learn, grow, and develop skills that will serve you long after summer ends
• Free meals during your shift
• Enjoy an environment where every day brings something new
• Unlock discounted Hyatt rooms worldwide — your summer job could help you travel the globe
• Open the door to global career opportunities across Hyatt’s worldwide network
  
  

Hyatt is a place to learn, grow, and lead – to build a career with purpose in a culture of care. That’s why we’re proud to be consistently ranked among the world’s best places to work.

There’s truly no better way to spend a summer than investing in yourself while helping others create meaningful experiences.

Position Summary

The Lead Recreation Attendant supports the daily operation of the resort’s recreation program while providing on-site leadership to the Recreation Attendant team. This role assists the Recreation Supervisor and Manager by assigning daily duties, serving as a resource and mentor to attendants, and helping ensure recreational activities are delivered safely, smoothly, and with a high level of guest satisfaction. The Lead Recreation Attendant works hands-on alongside the team and helps maintain a positive, organized, and guest-focused recreation environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Support

• Serve as the primary on-shift resource for Recreation Attendants, providing guidance, direction, and support
• Assist with assigning daily tasks and activity coverage to attendants based on schedules and operational needs
• Model excellent guest service, professionalism, and safety awareness
• Support training of new attendants and reinforce policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Communicate operational needs, concerns, or incidents to Recreation leadership
  
  

Recreation Operations

• Monitor and operate the resort water slide and aquatic recreation areas to ensure guest safety and compliance with posted rules
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pool deck and surrounding recreation areas
• Oversee equipment use, rentals, inspections, and basic maintenance (bicycles, recreation gear, supplies)
• Support and help lead arts and crafts activities, culturally inspired classes, and programs
• Assist with guided nature hikes and outdoor recreational activities
• Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and storage of recreation equipment and supplies
  
  

Guest Experience & Safety

• Greet guests warmly and provide accurate information regarding recreation programs, schedules, and resort amenities
• Respond appropriately to guest questions, concerns, or issues and escalate when necessary
• Enforce safety procedures consistently and assist in emergency response as trained
• Help ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for guests of all ages
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous recreation, hospitality, or customer service experience required
• Prior leadership, lead, or shift-supervisor experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and support others
• Ability to interact positively with guests of all ages
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform light physical work for extended periods
• Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in guest-facing situations