Recreation Attendant

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 Attendants 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 1-Night Stay (Be Our Guest) - Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay and breakfast for two people during non-peak periods, 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.
• Support and facilitate recreation programming including hiking, mountain biking, boat rentals, crafts, sports & games, daily bonfires, archery, axe throwing, kids programming etc.
• 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.
• Carries out and supports maintenance of recreation areas such as the beach, trails, pools, firewood, equipment, courts etc.
• Collecting used/soiled pool and beach towels.
• Folding and replenishing clean pool and beach towels.
• Ability to clearly understand resort trails and locations.
• Ability to clearly understand and perform credit/debit transactions.
• 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 buildings and program spaces.
• Cleaning recreation areas and keeping equipment organized.
• 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 the 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.
• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

• Valid Ontario G2/G class Driver's License (preference).
• 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.
• 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 50 pounds, carrying ice buckets or stumps of wood. This would be less than 20% 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: Varied between May & June 2026 – Contract flexibility from May 2026 to October 2026

Pay: $ $18.50 per hour

Vacancy Status: New

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified candidates, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not currently use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.