Pool Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums, Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges, two pools with an authentic sandy beach, cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center, full-service spa and salon and 266,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here ; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer :

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement

• Training & Development opportunities, career growth

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Pet Insurance

• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

Job Specific

• Designs and develops a world-class Gymnasium concept including the selection of fitness training equipment and the design of an aerobics/health fitness instructional programs.
• Designs and develops programs marketing Gymnasium to hotel guests and outside clientele
• Directs and oversees the activities of the Gymnasium Trainers
• Directly manages the operations and staff of all Recreation, Gymnasium and Mariner's Club programs, ensuring complete compliance with hotel safety, service, and grooming standards
• Oversees the operation of the swimming pool area
• Oversees the pool programs such as towel issue, retail sales at the pool, and Attendant service programs (escort to chairs, cool spritz, etc.)
• Interviews and recruits all Gymnasium and Recreation employees and Recreation vendors
• Reviews and submits vendor contracts to Hotel Manager's approval prior to the hiring and scheduling of an activity
• Establishes, ensures adherence to all departmental and Loews Hotels guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotel's guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to be made to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, and to maintain market dominance and exceptional financial returns.
• Prepares seasonal recreation activity schedules and participates in the planning and development of holiday and special event programs
• Works with meeting planners to schedule group recreational activities and prepares activity event orders
• Ensures proper posting of activities and special event information
• Maintains optimal staffing levels within forecasted budgetary guidelines
• Prepares weekly schedule for department
• Completes appropriate shift reports
• Reviews/maintains daily payroll records/reports
• Develops annual goals for all department managers
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determining improvement and training needs and advancement requirements
• Communicates information about hotel and recreation programs to all guest contact departments to facilitate greater utilization and to promote incremental revenues
• Prepares Daily Calendar of Resort Activities and provides copies to Housekeeping department for nightly turndown distribution
• Ensures recreation programs are executed in accordance with all hotel and safety guidelines
• Inspects the general appearance and functionality of all activities/recreation spaces including sanitation, temperature, lighting, and musical elements
• Prepares annual departmental budget and manages departmental costs, updating budget if operational forecasts change significantly
• Oversees and ensures accuracy of all cashier functions
• Responsible for accurate recording and submittal of payroll information
• Schedules and coordinates monthly recreation staff meetings
• Attends all appropriate meetings: department, pre-convention, front office, training sessions
• Maintains the clean and excellent working condition of the following areas: pool deck, Mariner's Club, game room, and any other planned recreational activity space
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• Minimum five years health/fitness or spa management experience
• Proven ability to market spa services to outside clientele
• Excellent communication skills-oral and written
• Strong leadership skills
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.