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Director Recreation

Hilton Grand Vacations
Ridgedale, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025
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Do you enjoy working in Recreation and ready to take the next step in your career? Apply to our Director, Recreation position at Wilderness Club at Big Cedar in Ridgedale, MO!

As a Recreation Director, you will be working with the Resort Leadership to ensure the overall supervision, coordination and implementation of guest activity programs and group recreation/leisure activity programs, pool activities, the children's club and fitness center. The Recreation Manager operates with substantial latitude in the supervision of the overall recreation program.

  • Ensures that safety measures are always being followed and carried out.
  • Stays on top of rules pertaining to but not limited to COVID and water safety.
  • Directly responsible for the hiring, coaching, scheduling, payroll and providing direction and guidance in the recreation department.
  • Provides outstanding guest/owner service at all times.
  • Responsible for assisting the enhancement of services. Supervises pool activities, pools, and towel inventory control, as well as all other activity common areas.
  • May be required to perform other reasonable duties as requested by management.

HGV was awarded four out of five stars for fostering a culture of work-life balance and family-friendly benefits, and is one of Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families." Over the past 30 years, the highest honor we’ve received is the continued loyalty of our Owners, Members and Guests. We’ve also earned accolades for the remarkable work of our dedicated Team Members throughout our resorts, call centers and corporate offices.

We offer an excellent benefits package to our full-time Team Members that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, and extraordinary travel benefits!

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

Hilton Grand Vacations is a leader in the vacation ownership industry, operating with an unwavering dedication to innovation, quality, and continued growth. At the core of our company’s success are our Team Members. To fulfill this role effectively, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED or its equivalent experience
  • 2 years of Resort Recreation/Cruise Ship Entertainment or Resort/Hospitality management
  • 2 years of Managerial experience
  • Able to work variable shifts to include weekends and holidays
  • Ability to tolerate & work in outdoor temperatures and environment
  • A courteous and professional demeanor must prevail when handling upset guests and difficult situations

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

  • BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree
  • 5 years of proven experience
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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