Recreation Lead

If your friends were to describe you, would they say you're FUN, OUTGOING and CREATIVE? Are you into fitness, the great outdoors and want to get paid to do what you love through delivering exceptional customer service? If the answer is YES, YES and YES, come work & play in beautiful Muskoka this summer
 
Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort in Gravenhurst, Ontario whose mandate is to 'Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team.' The Recreation Team plays a key role in creating those incredible experiences.
 
Our Recreation Department is looking for Recreation Leads to help do exactly that Promoting a fun and relaxing environment, you will lead guest events/activities (adult and children) including nature walks, bon fires, canoe/kayak trips etc.
 
If this sounds like it's right up your aisle, keep reading
 
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT TABOO MUSKOKA

Bonus upon completion of your contract*
$500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
Complimentary One-Night Stay (Be Our Guest) - Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay, including breakfast for two, during non-peak periods and subject to availability
Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis
Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst – short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort available
Potential room for career advancement
Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms and merchandise
Staff appreciation events and activities
Employee recognition programs

      *Some conditions apply. Please inquire for details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Encourage, recruit, register and schedule guests to participate in recreation activities.
Possesses thorough knowledge of all dates, times, pricing and descriptions of all resort activities, events offered, as well as those of off property.
Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere and communicate applicable rules and regulations.
Possess a clear understanding of all operations and procedures that take place at the Recreation/Adventure Centre desk, including but not limited to taking and verifying guest activity reservations, issuing and filing liability waivers, verifying guest room and other guest information.
Detailed preparation of incident reports and other required resort documentation.
Collecting used/soiled pool and beach towels and folding and replenishing clean pool and beach towels.
Ability to clearly understand resort trails and locations.
Ability to clearly understand and perform cash, credit/debit transactions.

Ability to use creativity and quick thinking to handle and accommodate rare or difficult guest requests.
Promote and sell retail items.
Ability to effectively to record and distribute departmental communication to other resort outlets, specifically Front desk/guest services.
Opens and closes the recreation office and building.
Cleaning recreation areas, keeping equipment organized.
Ensure equipment is in good condition and repair.
Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
Inspects and performs light maintenance.
Assist in training of new colleagues.
Assist in end of the day reports and cash balancing.
Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.
Problem-solve on the spot.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

Valid Ontario G class Driver's License.
Completion of high school or equivalent – Minimum age 16.
Dynamic and positive personality interested in working with families with young children.
Previous guest service experience an asset.
Certified in 1st Aid training as asset.
Experience in handling cash, credit and debit transactions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS

Indoor and outdoor environments: Trails, water, heat, cold, dirt, bugs, rain.
Depending on the day and weather conditions of the job will change, long exposure isn't consistent but at times is needed.
Ability to lift upwards of 30 pounds, carrying ice buckets or stumps of wood. This would be less than 10% of the time. Most lifting is with another person and transport is usually done by golf cart.
Ability to lead and participate in physical activities, such as, but not limited to hiking, biking, tennis.
Bending, twisting, crouching, using hand, arm, leg, and back muscles for cleaning, folding towels and distributing rental equipment.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal (full time hours available)
 
Start/Contract Dates: May 11, Contract end date flexibility between August and October 2026 
 
Pay: $20.00 per hour
 
Expected hours: 22-30 per week

Vacancy Status:  New
 
 

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