Assistant Recreation and Leisure Manager

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort in both guest facing and behind the scenes roles, we have something for everyone.
Some of our guest facing opportunities include working on the Food and Beverage or Recreation and Leisure teams. Our Guest Services and Shuttle teams, or the FH Fine Food and Starbucks teams are also great opportunities to be in guest facing roles. During the summer months you could join the Marina or the Nest Golf Club.
If you are looking for a job that ensures the fundamental operations of our Resort run smoothly and typically work away from guests, our Culinary, Security, Maintenance, Landscaping, and Housekeeping teams would be a great fit for you.
Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort.
Colleague Perks
- Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)
- Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
- Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
- Group medical and dental benefit coverage*
- Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans*
- Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership
- Exclusive Friday Harbour corporate partner discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Colleague events and appreciation activities

Role Summary
Reporting to the Recreation and Leisure Manager, this high-energy leader has proven excellence in service delivery and will effectively assist in leading the Recreation and Leisure department including the fitness area, recreation activities, and aquatics. This role is responsible for achieving a seamless member and guest experience through the creation and execution of a comprehensive strategy, resort wide.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee daily operations of all recreation programming including recreation activities, rentals, aquatic, waterfront, pool and fitness center
- Assist in leading a team of colleagues, providing direction at the start and end of shift briefings
- Ensure that department goals and service standards are communicated, understood, and met by colleagues
- Assist in preparing work schedules and processing payroll, ensuring accuracy
- Assist with the training, coaching and developing of all recreation team members
- Provide feedback for staff performance management and coach and counsel team members as needed
- Accountable for tracking recreation statistics and assist with resort activity revenues along with expenses and productivity
- Ensure promotion of recreation activities throughout resort and update resort website with current recreation offerings and information
- Evaluate the effectiveness of recreational programs, activities and events, as well as other facility services and recommend improvements to programming
- Provide information to guests about recreation facilities and activities, lessons and equipment
- Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests in all recreational activities and areas by expressing an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
- Promote and enforce rules and regulations of the recreation facilities intended for the health and safety of guests including use of waivers
- Assist in the creation of all Recreation and Leisure programming including aquatics, waterfront/beach, pools, fitness center, and member and guest activity activations
- Together with the Recreation and Leisure Manager develop and execute ideas and procedures to continuously improve department performance
- Collaborate and coordinate with Resort Services team to ensure a diverse range of experiences for guests, and smooth execution of events
- Assist the Recreation and Leisure Manager to set up contracts with third party service providers to provide additional recreation facilities, services and experiences
- Ensure all guest and member and requests are addressed and handled professionally
- Research and communicate community and area resources for additional recreation activities not available on resort property
- Review industry trends for new and innovative product and service opportunities
- Serve as an individual contributor and department role model by performing technical or functional job duties such as facilitating an activity, registering guests or cleaning pool area
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the hospitality or resort industry
- Degree or Diploma in recreation and leisure, hospitality or travel and tourism
- Previous leadership experience in recreation and leisure
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Current National Lifeguard Service certification preferred
- SmartServe certification
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