Recreation Summer Intern
About the role
This is a summer Internship (May to August 2027) for current college students aged 18 or older. Experience the high‑profile, high‑demand recreation areas at our laid‑back, tropical paradise. Our team manages the indoor and outdoor pools, indoor waterpark, bowling alley, arcade, billiards room, mini‑golf, pickleball, marina, and activities room. Activities range from large‑scale events like a 5K run to game‑nights, swimming lessons, fishing dock excursions, water‑balloon fights, and much more. Applicants should demonstrate an easy demeanor, aggressive hospitality, and the ability to bring out the best in staff. Interns contribute to behind‑the‑scenes efforts that let guests escape and relax, assist with schedules, orders, invoices, and vendors, and work alongside engineering, sales, catering, grounds, food & beverage, human resources, reservations, marketing, and the front desk to keep recreation functioning at the highest level. Evaluations and additional projects may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the use of recreational facilities to ensure safety and compliance with facility rules and regulations
- Provide equipment to guests and ensure their proper usage
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of recreational areas
- Assist in organizing and conducting recreational activities
- Provide information and assistance to guests regarding the facility and its offerings
- Monitor facility equipment and report any damages or necessary repairs
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
- Handle guest complaints and feedback in a professional and courteous manner
Qualifications
- Must be a current college student (preference given to Hospitality majors)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors
- Strong hospitality skills in direct guest contact, with other staff, and on the phone
- Ability to scrupulously follow all Driftwood and hotel policies and procedures
- Projects and assignments completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care
- Adjusts to high‑pressure conditions and is open to change
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development
- Conducts oneself, acts, and dresses professionally at all times
- Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally
- Actively listens to others
- Conveys company information, decisions, or problems to appropriate parties in a timely manner
Physical Requirements
- Must be a strong swimmer
- Minimum pulling and lifting of 20 pounds
- Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity
- Hearing, writing, speaking
- Standing for long periods of time in various kinds of weather
Pay
$15 per hour
Schedule
May to August 2027 (summer internship)
Benefits
- Affordable housing available to students on a formal internship within 1 mile of the resort
- Use of resort facilities
- Friends and family discounts
- Free food and drinks during shift
- Discounts at local tourist attractions
- Ability to build in rotations, special projects and evaluations for internship requirements