Recreation Manager

A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.

Purpose:

Responsible for providing exceptionally enjoyable and safe pool experience for resort guests commensurate with the demands and expectations of a four-star hotel. Directs the provision of pool services, including towel issuance and inventory control as well as shift pool and aquatic operations. Maintains the cleanliness and physical appearance of pool area.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Directly manages the operations and staff of all Recreation, Fitness Center, and Aquatics programs, ensuring complete compliance with hotel safety, service, and grooming standards
• Oversees the operation of the swimming pool area
• Oversees the pool programs such as towel issue, retail sales at the pool, and Attendant service programs (escort to chairs, cool spritz, etc.)
• Interviews and recruits all Recreation employees and Recreation vendors
• Reviews and submits vendor contracts to Director'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
• Works with meeting planners to schedule group recreational activities and prepares activity event orders
• Ensures proper posting of activities and special event information
• Maintains optimal staffing levels within forecasted budgetary guidelines
• Prepares weekly schedule for department
• Completes appropriate shift reports
• Reviews/maintains daily payroll records/reports
• Develops annual goals for all department managers
• 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
• Prepares Daily Calendar of Resort Activities and provides copies to Housekeeping department for nightly turndown distribution
• Ensures 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
• Prepares annual departmental budget and manages departmental costs, updating budget if operational forecasts change significantly
• Oversees and ensures accuracy of all cashier functions
• Manage directly and ensure compliance of Aquatics Training Program
• Responsible for accurate recording and submittal of payroll information
• Schedules and coordinates monthly recreation staff meetings
• Attends all appropriate meetings: department, pre-convention, front office, training sessions
• Maintains the clean and excellent working condition of the following areas: pool deck, fitness center, game room, and any other planned recreational activity space
• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prior Recreation/Aquatics Management/Supervisory Experience - Required
• Minimum Five years recreation/aquatics management experience
• Previous experience as department head overseeing recreation and aquatics programs
• Excellent communication skills-oral and written
• Strong leadership skills
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience in high volume pool/ recreation facility
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Education:

• Associates Degree