- Overview
- Follow your passion all the way to paradise at
- TradeWinds Island Resort, a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach.
The Beach Supervisor oversees and coordinates diverse recreational programs to enhance the guest experience. Responsible for planning and executing activities, the role involves managing staff, ensuring safety compliance, and engaging with guests to tailor programs to their preferences. The position also includes budget management, event coordination, and marketing to showcase and promote resort activities. Key qualifications preferred include 2+ years of relevant experience, retail experience, leadership skills, Lifeguard certification, creativity in program development, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. The Recreation Supervisor contributes significantly to the resort's success by creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. This is a key position and will require flexible availability including evenings, holidays and weekends.
Responsibilities
Program Development
Plan diverse resort activities for all guests
Coordinate resort activities, poolside events, and beach games
Staff Management
Supervise and train recreation staff, ensure all SOPs are consistently followed, and assist with staff scheduling.
Guest Engagement
Interact with guests to tailor programs to their preferences
Collect feedback for continuous improvement
Safety and Compliance
Enforce department and property safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.
Equipment and Facility Management
Oversee equipment maintenance and facility cleanliness
Event Coordination
Plan group business events and collaborate with Convention Services for integration
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related field. (preferred, not required)
Experience: 2+ years in resort recreational program management or related field
Skills: Leadership, communication, guest service
Creativity: Innovative thinking for engaging activities
Customer Service: Commitment to exceptional guest satisfaction
Dependable and dedicated work ethic
Must be comfortable working outdoors for 8 hours or more in Florida’s hot climate
Benefits
We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
For Employees Based in Washington
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
For Employees Based in Colorado
8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
For Employees Based in California
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.
The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions
Posting Date
This job opening was posted on September 28, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.