Activities Coordinator
About the role
Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. With 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages. As a Part-Time Team Member, you will assist the Recreation Department in planning, training, and implementing pool facilities and family or convention group recreational activities.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) operates properties including Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, and various restaurants. Team members uphold the legacy of Milton S. Hershey while living by the company’s Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. HE&R is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports Milton Hershey School.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily activities, pool operations, lifeguard, and activities staff*
- Assist with training and evaluating staff
- Monitor equipment and supplies within the department
- Assist in developing and executing special events and themed weekends
- Maintain proper water conditions in swimming pools*
- Conduct and attend department and property meetings
- Fill in for lifeguards and activities attendants as needed
- Perform lifeguarding and hosting activities as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
*Essential functions of this job.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1 year of work experience in a recreation setting
- Proven employee/guest relations, problem-solving, and organization skills
- Professional image representative of property standards
- Current Jeff Ellis and Associates and/or American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (a plus)
- Lifeguard Instructor Certification (a plus)
- Current Pesticide License (a plus)
- Current AFO or CPO pool certifications (a plus)
Job Demands
- Physical requirements include complete mobility, good physical conditioning, hearing, and vision
- Ability to tolerate heat
- Must be able to push a maximum of 75 lbs
Schedule
Typical schedule is 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., but days can vary according to operational needs, including mornings, weekends, and holidays. Early shift begins at 7:00 a.m., and the late shift ends at 11:00 p.m.
Benefits
- FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark upon receiving your Employee ID
- Discounts on food and shopping
Clearances
In accordance with Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law, newly hired candidates must obtain the following clearances prior to starting employment:
- Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
- Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse)
- Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI)