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Spruce Peak

Recreation Specialist

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$36,717 / year median in Vermont

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Summary At Spruce Peak, we have something special. As the premier Vermont mountain community, we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. The Lodge and Club are slopeside at Stowe Resort; gorgeous for year-round adventures, escapes, destination weddings, and more. We take pride in our teamwork and high standards. It's fitting that we are located at the pinnacle of Vermont! The Recreation Specialist may be responsible for independently developing and supervising specialized programs that serve Lodge or Member target populations or interest groups. The Recreation specialist will take part in planning, organizing, developing, maintaining, promoting, operating, and managing a recreational activity area or an assigned facility. Work is performed in accordance with the departmental rules, regulations, and safety practices. Incumbents in this class may be rotated or transferred to other facilities and/or assignments based on department or seasonal needs.
Main Responsibilities include:
Assist in developing and implementing all seasonal activities. Provide personalized experiential recreation opportunities to all guests. Lead individual, small group, and large group activities, games, and instructional classes. Working 5-8 hours per day.
Pay Rate:
$20.00 per hour plus tips. In addition to competitive pay, tour commissions, gratuities, health benefits, Spruce Peak employees enjoy a host of great benefits, including ski passes, golf & fitness memberships, spa & retail discounts, and free or discounted stays at Hyatt hotels worldwide. Settle into a long-term groove with us or explore endless career opportunities with Hyatt - apply now at SprucePeak.com. Qualifications Enthusiasm for outdoor adventures! College degree in Education, Athletics, Sports, Recreation, Tourism or related field, preferred Experience with outdoor recreation, programming, leadership or child care/camp programs preferred Life guard certification is a plus Customer service experience Ability to be active in outdoor adventure activities all day Outdoor technical or naturalist experience is a plus Excellent communication skills. Must be able to work holiday weeks and Thursdays- Sundays. Flexible schedule to include both weekends and holidays