Director of Recreation and Guest Experience

Recruiting Partner: Mitch Marron

Fort Myers, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $100,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 168638

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Director of Recreation & Guest Experience

Salary up to $110,000 + Relocation Assistance

Join a premier Gulf Coast resort and lead all recreation, activities, events, pool complexes, and beach operations. This role drives guest satisfaction through creative programming while ensuring exceptional service, safety, and revenue growth.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee kids’ programs, family activities, and signature events
  • Lead waterpark and pool operations, including slides, splash zones, and lazy river
  • Manage beach services and daily guest setups
  • Grow revenue through cabanas, daybeds, and premium experiences
  • Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing recreation team
  • Maintain facilities, uphold safety standards, and manage budgets

What You Bring

  • 5–7+ years of leadership in recreation, waterpark, or resort operations
  • Strong programming and event experience
  • Proven success in guest satisfaction and revenue generation
  • CPO or lifeguard certification preferred
  • Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary (up to $110k), medical/dental/vision, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, commuter programs, complimentary meals, relocation assistance, and temporary employee housing.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 168638

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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