Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
2 days ago
Director of Recreation - The Hershey Lodge

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages. We hope you'll enjoy the sweet hospitality and iconic chocolate details around every corner.

This position is responsible for overseeing all aquatics facilities, fitness center, and recreation activities for group and transient guests. 

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and develop staff to provide adequate coverage for all recreation functions and ensure that guest needs are met while maintaining a safe and fun atmosphere.*

Develop and execute special events, including themed weekends and group activities/services for Hershey Lodge transient guests and convention groups.*

Maintain safety/sanitation, cleanliness, and chemical levels in all swimming pools and Hershey Water Works.*

Manage the Fitness facility and maintain safety, health, and sanitation practices that meet guest expectations and property standards.*

Develop annual department budget, manage labor, maintain department checkbook, and monitor equipment and supplies inventory. *

Conduct and attend weekly / monthly department and property meetings.*

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Minimum 4 years of recreation experience. Previous lifeguard experience required 

Must have 4 years supervisory experience

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management or may substitute education requirement with at least 5 years of experience in Recreation

Jeff Ellis & Associates International Pool and Lifeguard Shallow Water program and Lifeguard Instructor Certification provided and paid for by the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts properties. 

Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification through Jeff Ellis and Associates 

Aquatics Facility Operator Certification (AFO) and/or Certified Pool Operator Certifications (CPO) 

Pesticide Certification (category 24), preferred

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive and requires successful completion and passing of a pre-employment drug test.

Certification in Pesticide applications, Emergency Responder, and Certified Pool Operator a plus

In accordance with Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse), and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI), as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in pool maintenance   

Working knowledge and familiarity of Aquatic Facility Pump Room

Proven employee/guest relations, problem solving, and organization skills

Proficient in the use of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word. Familiarity with computerized payroll systems                                  

Professional image representative of company culture

Job Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)

Lifting Occasional (<33%) (75 lbs maximum weight)

Bending Occasional (<33%)

Sitting Frequent (34-66%)

Standing Frequent (34-66%)

Walking Frequent (34-66%)

This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.

Physical requirements include complete mobility and good physical conditioning, good hearing and vision, and ability to tolerate heat.                                            

Schedule will vary according to operational demands, but includes evenings, holidays, and weekends       

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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