We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Recreation Attendant to join our team in beautiful Islamorada! This role is perfect for someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys interacting with guests, and has a strong understanding of watersports safety—specifically for kayaks, paddleboards, and the Hobie Wave catamaran. 

As a Recreation Attendant, you will be responsible for assisting guests with watersports rentals, ensuring safety protocols are followed, maintaining beach, pool and equipment areas, and creating a welcoming and fun environment. 

• Greet guests warmly and provide exceptional customer service. 

• Assist guests with selecting and launching kayaks, paddleboards, and the Hobie Wave. 

• Explain basic paddling and sailing techniques, ensuring guests feel comfortable and confident. 

• Offer tips on local water conditions, marine life, and recommended paddling/sailing routes. 

• Engage with guests throughout their experience, checking in on their needs and providing friendly conversation. 

• Promote resort activities, excursions, and safety regulations in a professional and enthusiastic manner. 

• Assist at times with guest luggage, food running and trash and laundry bags when necessary 

• During slower times assist the landscaping team with property beautification  

Watersports Safety & Supervision: 

• Ensure all guests understand and follow safety procedures before launching. 

• Conduct pre-rental safety briefings, including how to properly use equipment, navigate local waters, and what to do in emergencies. 

• Monitor guests on the water, keeping an eye out for overdue returns, weather changes, or distress signals. 

• Assist with capsizes and self-rescue techniques, particularly for the Hobie Wave. 

• Enforce life jacket policies, ensuring all guests wear PFDs when required. 

Equipment Maintenance & Watersports Operations: 

• Set up, clean, and organize the pool areas, beach area, kayaks, paddleboards, and Hobie Wave each day. 

• Inspect equipment for damage, wear, and proper function; report or repair as needed. 

• Assist with organizing pool and beach furniture setup, maintaining a clean and inviting environment. Including trash and dirty towel removal 

• Keep track of rental inventory and logs, ensuring all equipment is returned in good condition. 

• Experience in watersports, sailing, lifeguarding, or hospitality preferred. 

• Strong swimming ability and comfort in open water preferred 

• Knowledge of kayak, paddleboard, and Hobie Wave sailing techniques preferred 

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. 

• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain). 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs+ (kayaks, paddleboards, etc.). 

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