Manager, Recreation & Leisure
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- EWA BEACH HI
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of experience in recreation, leisure, aquatics or a related field
- Previous leadership, supervisory or management experience preferred
- Experience leading teams, managing schedules and coordinating day-to-day operations
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
- A safety-first mindset and ability to remain calm and make decisions in a dynamic environment
- Comfort working collaboratively across different teams and departments
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Teams and administrative systems used for scheduling, reporting and communication
- CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard certifications preferred, or the ability to obtain them upon hire
Full description
Recreation & Leisure Operations Manager
Full-Time | Salaried | On-Site | ?Ewa Beach, Hawai?i
If you’re a people-first leader who thrives outdoors, enjoys developing teams, and knows how to keep a fast-moving operation running safely and smoothly, we’d love to meet you.
Wai Kai is looking for a Recreation & Leisure Operations Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations behind our Surf, Lagoon and Waterfront experiences.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance the big picture with what’s happening on the ground supporting our team, managing daily operations, maintaining strong safety standards, and helping create memorable experiences for our guests.
What You’ll Do
As part of our Recreation & Leisure team, you’ll work closely with the Director of Recreation & Leisure Activities to:
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Lead and support our frontline recreation and water activity teams
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Oversee daily Surf, Lagoon and Waterfront operations
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Manage scheduling, staffing and operational coverage
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Ensure teams, equipment and activity areas are ready for each day
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Coach, train and develop team members
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Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management
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Maintain strong safety practices, training requirements and operational procedures
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Respond to guest concerns and operational needs as they arise
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Track participation, guest feedback and operational performance
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Partner across Guest Experience, Facilities, Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage and other Wai Kai teams
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Help bring new recreation programs and guest experiences to life
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Jump in and support the operation during busy periods, events or when the team needs an extra hand
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings:
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3+ years of experience in recreation, leisure, aquatics or a related field
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Previous leadership, supervisory or management experience preferred
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Experience leading teams, managing schedules and coordinating day-to-day operations
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Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills