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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Costa d'en Blanes
No relocation package mentioned.
Upper secondary (Bachillerato)
“High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience in the recreation/health club operations or related professional area.” — per the ad.
Requirements
What we're looking for
• High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience in the recreation/health club operations or related professional area.
OR
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Health Education, Physical Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
The role
Supports the Director of Recreation in all aspects of the pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep, cleanliness and the operation of cabana units. Provides and models service behavior to guests and employees. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Position works with direct reports to carry out departmental strategies.
What you'll do
• Supervises and manages employees. Supports day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
• Monitors quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Provides personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Supports the management of outside vendors including water sports and scuba.
• Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensures workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
• Manages the children's program (e.g., coordinates activities, purchases equipment and supplies etc.).
• Manages group activities including sand painting, bon fires, and team building events.
• Manages pool and beach areas, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep and cleanliness, and the operation of cabana units.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, provides guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
• Coordinates training activities for employees in department.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Communicates expectations and performance objectives to subordinates; subordinates are also open to raise questions and/or concerns.
Hiring process
Application
Phone screen
With a Talent Acquisition · Phone call
An initial conversation about the role and your job history to determine fit.
Interviews
One or several behavioural interviews, by phone, video or in person depending on the opportunity.
Assessment
Not every role
Checks whether your experience and technical skills meet the role's requirements; for some roles it is part of the application, for others it comes between interview stages.
Final review and offer · With a hiring manager
- Interview questions are behavioural, about your specific experience.
- Prepare your own questions: candidates are interviewing Marriott too.
About Marriott International
Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of over 8,700 properties across more than 30 brands in 139 countries and territories. The company manages a diverse range of hotel brands from luxury properties like The Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, and W Hotels to premium and select-service brands, and also operates the Marriott Bonvoy travel program. With over 400,000 associates worldwide, Marriott is a global leader in the hospitality industry, known for its scale, brand diversity, and commitment to guest satisfaction.
In Spain, Marriott operates a significant number of properties, including the iconic Hotel Arts Barcelona, The Madrid EDITION, and The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama. The company's Spanish presence is substantial, with hotels in major cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza, and Tenerife, offering roles in food & beverage, rooms, finance, and human resources. For international professionals, Marriott provides a structured environment with clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a global network that can facilitate relocation within the company. The company's scale and brand recognition make it an attractive employer for those seeking to build a career in hospitality in Spain.
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Founded
- 1927
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and 1 more
- Website
- careers.marriott.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Marriott operates in over 130 countries, offering potential for internal transfers and global career mobility.
- The company has a well-defined internal mobility program, allowing employees to apply for positions in different countries, including Spain.
- Marriott offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and travel discounts.
- The company is known for its strong culture of 'putting people first', which can be a positive factor for international hires.
- Marriott has a structured training and development program, including the Marriott Voyager program for leadership development.
In their own words
Additional information
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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