Activities Director Jobs

About Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort:
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, which boasts more than 3,000 accommodations, offers you a great opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to enjoy Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers such as 14 heated outdoor pools, 14 hot tubs and the state-of-the-art Ship Wreck Island Water Park.

As an Activities Director, you will be responsible for communicating and working with Westgate vendors such as Resort Recreation and Tourism Management (RR & TM), Arcade Room, Excursions, Scuba, Tennis, Caricature Artists, etc. To facilitate products and services for the Activities department.

As an Activities Director, you will:

• Formulate an environment, which will increase employee morale, motivation, and promote team spirit.
• Prepare, design, order, and distribute marketing material for resort, VIP, or employee activities/events.
• Prepare weekly schedules for Waterpark and Activities departments.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the General Manager or Director of Resort Operations.
• Plan parties for owners, guests, and employee.
• Responsible for instructions in correct safety procedures, ensuring waivers forms are filled out correctly and bike/boat repair log are maintained monthly.
• Inputs and reviews ADP payroll system.
• Responsible for accurate inventory and purchasing of sports and recreation related equipment.
• Serve as speaker/host at resort functions when called upon.
• Prepare departmental Waterpark and Activities budgets.
• Attend weekly staff meetings with department heads, supervisors & managers.
• Coordinate training for Lifeguards, CPR and First Aid Training.
• Interview applicants, verify references, and hire personnel.
• Maintain records of Waterpark/Activity inventory and prepare them in accordance with CFI and Westgate accounting departments.
• Cooperates with recreation and non-recreation person
• Set policy and procedures for Waterpark and Activities departments.
• Responsible for canceling or shutting down various equipment and Waterpark/Activities/ Special Events when weather or other conditions pose a safety hazard to participants.
• Purchase and pick up recreation equipment when necessary.
• Requisition supplies for activities and events, or employee programs, Waterpark, Fitness Center Club and Activity Center.
• Interprets recreation programs and their philosophy to individuals and groups through personal participation and staff assignments.
• Remain updated on all recreation and sports equipment, as well as lakes, ponds, game room and outdoor recreation facilities to meet appropriate safety standards.
• Perform monthly staff meetings with department and prepare reports.
• Direct communication with Westgate vendors in order to facilitate products, programs, and services for Activities/ Special Events.
• Maintain weekly and monthly records of all inventories purchased and distributed through the Waterpark/Activities/Events department.
• Supervises and analyzes recreational needs and resources.
• Direct supervision of the entire Waterpark/Activities/ Events Program.
• Create, implement, and direct activity and special event programs using themed concepts.
• Prepare supervisory reports for accidents and remain updated on emergency/safety procedures.

To perform this job successfully, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity
• Work Ethic
• Passion

Requirements

• First Aid
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States
• LG (Lifeguard)
• 3-5 years of experience in activity planning for adults and children
• LGI (Lifeguard Instructor)
• Minimum 5 year of leadership experience
• Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate
• CPR / CPO Certified Pool Operator / AFO Aquatic Facility Operator certifications.

Why Westgate?

• Tuition Assistance
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Community Involvement Programs
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Military Leave
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Pet Insurance
• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Paid Holidays

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.