Beach & Activities Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is located on the serene island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands and is a family-owned and managed beach resort nestled in a beautiful sandy bay along the Caribbean Sea. Known for our famous all-inclusive package, friendly hospitality, exciting experiences and one-of-a-kind guest amenities, there’s no better place to see life in the Virgin Islands than at Bolongo Bay. Our small, fun, lively and personable atmosphere allows us to offer guest and employee experience that is unlike any other big all-inclusive resort and it’s what makes us so unique and popular to this day. We are currently the only all-inclusive resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The goal of the Beach & Activities Coordinator is to create and maintain a safe, fun, clean, well maintained and approachable beach atmosphere with a professional and friendly attitude. Deliver a product that increases the guest experience level daily. Produce a casual and extremely fun all-inclusive beach experience that exceeds guests’ expectations. Lead, manage, and schedule a staff of up to six. Coordinate with management to ensure that all functions are performed satisfactorily. Complete staff performance reviews.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all swimmers and guests using the beach resort facilities
• Assign pool cleaning duties when required by pool maintenance
• Being in the water both with guests and for maintenance is an essential part of the job
• Maintain beach chairs so that they are usable, clean, and presented professionally.
• Keep the beach office clean and organized. Maintain all security features.
• Coordinate with the laundry department, ensuring that beach towels are stocked and returned.
• Maintain and clean all footbaths on the property
• Ensure that all beach equipment is well maintained and works properly.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department when in need of replacements and new parts and equipment. Create and discuss purchase requests with the general manager.
• Ensure that CPR Certifications are up to date.
• Maintain an accurate log of daily beach activities using the beach equipment rental form
• Check the beach for non-guests and collect payment for beach chairs
• Inspect the rescue vehicle daily, weekly, and monthly. Maintain as needed.
• Train new staff in daily activities and rescue procedures.
• Ensure all Beach staff maintain proper uniform.
• Maintain first aid Kit
• Assist gift shop staff with poolside activities.
• Rake seaweed from the beach every morning
• Coordinate with landscaping to clear the beach of seaweed and debris.
• Rake the beach near the wedding arch for all scheduled wedding events and as requested by event coordinators.
• Turn in keys and beach equipment rental form to the front desk at the end of the day
• Maintain an active inventory of all beach equipment i.e. toys, chairs, floats, etc.
• Use time clock managing and scheduling systems to ensure that employees are working scheduled hours.
• Complete bi-weekly payroll and submit to accounting.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to know how to swim and don’t mind getting into the water
• First/Aid CPR Certification
• Must have a passion for conducting water activities
• Understanding safety guidelines and regulations for guests

Company Benefits

• Medical Coverage (medical, dental, vision)

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, bereavement, and holidays).
• 401K Match
• Hotel Discounts
• Meal Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement