Recreation Coordinator - Oasis at Death Valley

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Human Resources team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring an HR Recreation Coordinator to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Recreation Coordinator to plan and coordinate day to day activities for employees and hotel guests at the Oasis at Death Valley. The position provides assistance with routine employee inquiries, both in person and on the phone, including, but not limited to employee relations, onboarding and has a strong emphasis on recreation. If you are passionate about creating a fun, supportive, thriving employee culture, we need you. Our mission is to provide legendary service to our internal and external guests visiting from all over the world, and your work is instrumental to our success!

The Details:Position Type: Seasonal  - Mid Septemper through Mid MayStart Dates: Mid September 2026Pay: $19.35Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and implementation of recreation program for both employees and guests with the goal to maximize participation through planning, coordinating and promotion via social media, email and flyers.
• Responsible for coordinating larger community events such as employee BBQs, team athletic programs, health fairs, and holiday events.
• Prepare and present monthly activity calendar for both guests and employees to the Human Resources Director for approval.
• Clean, inspect and maintain recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure safety and proper operation.
• Adhere to all Xanterra safety, risk, and environmental policies.
• Track all sick and vacation benefit activity for employees, departments and property transfers.
• Assist with filing, phone and processing new employees as needed.
• Perform a wide variety of administrative support tasks.
• Responsible for transporting employees from/to Las Vegas airport and/or Las Vegas bus station.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communications skills - strong customer service skills, proper phone etiquette and the ability to work well with others.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality related to personnel matters.
• Appropriate public contact skills in dealing with persons with diverse backgrounds; ability to deal tactfully with problem situations.
• Knowledge of office procedures, protocol and file maintenance.
• Excellent PC skills including MS Office Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to safely drive a 15 passenger van for extended periods of time.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred)

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures when necessary.
• Must be able to lift & carry 30 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently walk, climb, squat/kneel and bend.
• Must be available to work holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.