About this role
Company Description
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort offers you an incredible opportunity to meet and share stories with guests from around the world who come to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the excitement and surroundings of our world-class resort, featuring award-winning attractions and restaurants. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.
Job Description
Plans, organizes, and directs comprehensive recreation programs and special events at resort by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
As a Resort Experience Manager, you will,
- Direct supervision of the entire Activities/ Events program.
- Create, implement, and direct activity and special event programs using "themed" concepts.
- Plan parties for owners, guests, and employee.
- Formulate an environment, which will increase employee morale, motivation, and promote team spirit.
- Prepare departmental budget.
- Direct communication with Westgate vendors such as Resort Recreation and Tourism Management (RR & TM), Orlando Dive, Hair Ropes etc... In order to facilitate products, programs, and services for Activities/Events
- Interview applicants, verify references, and hire personnel
- Inputs and reviews Kronos payroll system, and prepares RR & TM timecards
- Set policy and procedures for department
- Attend weekly staff meetings with department heads, supervisors & managers
- Perform weekly staff meetings with department and prepare reports
- Responsible for inputting and updating the resort information television channel
- Prepare supervisory reports for accidents and remain updated on emergency/safety procedures
- Prepare weekly schedules, and update attendance records
- •Responsible for staffing
- Activities Bicycle & Boat Repairer: instructions in correct safety procedures, maintain records for bike and paddleboat repair, ability to fill out forms correctly
- Coordinate training for CPR and First Aid Training
- Responsible for accurate inventory and purchasing of sports and recreation related equipment
- Responsible for purchasing items needed to maintain Kids Club
- Maintain weekly and monthly records of all inventories purchased and distributed through the Activities/Events department
- Maintain records of activity inventory and prepare them in accordance with CFI and Westgate accounting departments
- Remain updated on all recreation and sports equipment, as well as lakes, ponds, game room and outdoor recreation facilities to meet appropriate safety standards
- Responsible for inputting Westgate T. V. channel for resort wide marketing of special events and important resort information
- Responsible for canceling or shutting down various equipment and activities/events when weather or other conditions pose a safety hazard to participants.
- Prepare, design, order, and distribute marketing material for resort, VIP, or employee activities/events
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the General Manager or Director of resort Operations.
- Requisition supplies for activities and events, or employee programs, Kids Club and Activity Center
- Serve as speaker/host at resort functions when called upon
- Purchase and pick up recreation equipment when necessary
- Supervises and analyzes recreational needs and resources
- Interprets recreation programs and their philosophy to individuals and groups through personal participation and staff assignments
- Cooperates with recreation and non-recreation personnel
Qualifications
- Must be able to regularly lift, pull, push and or/move up to 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two to three years of related experience working and/or training in an activity department or program of a large resort with at least two of these years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other facts
About Westgate Resorts
We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For. This award reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a positive, supporting, and rewarding workplace where our Team Members can grow and thrive. At Westgate Resorts, we believe our people are the heart of everything we do - and this honor is a testament to their passion, integrity, and work ethic.
Westgate Resorts is a diversified hospitality company headquartered in Orlando, Fla., featuring the largest privately held timeshare resort club in the world and a portfolio of more than 60 resort properties. The company offers spacious villa accommodations, world-class amenities, and family-friendly destinations in sought-after locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. In 2025, the company expanded its footprint with the addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, enhancing its presence in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Since its founding in 1982, Westgate has focused on creating memorable vacations and delivering exceptional service, while maintaining a commitment to innovation, hospitality, and community engagement. Whether guests are seeking relaxation, adventure, or a combination of both, the company’s 9,000 Team Members provide personalized and value-driven getaways tailored to every traveler’s needs.
Our Mission:
We create meaningful vacation experiences that bring families together, foster connection, and build cherished memories for a lifetime.
Social Responsibility:
We strive to be successful within the confines of ethical and moral standards to uphold the quality of our natural environment and community. The health and safety of our owners and team members is paramount.
Westgate Resorts also operates the Westgate Resorts Foundation, which was started in 2001 and has since grown to provide assistance to more than 250 charities and causes in communities where Westgate Resorts team members live and work.
What you'll do
- The Resort Activities Manager plans, organizes, and directs recreation programs and special events at the resort. This includes supervising the activities/events program, managing budgets, and ensuring safety standards are met.
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