Title: Recreation Coordinator

Reports to: Manager, Recreation

Job Type: Full Time Seasonal (May through October)

Location: Inverness, Nova Scotia, B0E 1N0

The Cabot Collection

Cabot is a global developer and operator of world-class golf destinations with a growing portfolio of six Cabot properties and four Cabot-managed properties. The Cabot portfolio includes Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada, Cabot Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, Cabot Citrus Farms in the United States, Cabot Highlands in Scotland, and Cabot Bordeaux in France. With extensive expertise in golf and hospitality management, Cabot also oversees the operations of several premier golf courses through its Cabot-managed properties in the U.S., including: Cascata Golf Club and Serket Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada; Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi; and Chariot Run Golf Club in Laconia, Indiana.

Cabot continues to cultivate a legacy of excellence, providing guests and homeowners with exclusive access to bespoke, destination-inspired experiences and a commitment to exceptional service across its luxury residential and boutique resort offerings.

Cabot Cape Breton

Located along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of Inverness, Cabot Cape Breton is an unrivalled destination offering one of the best resort experiences in Canada. Featuring 46 spectacular holes—including Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, two 18-hole layouts ranked among the world’s top 100 courses, and The Nest, an 11-hole par-3 course—Cabot Cape Breton offers a rare chance to experience golf as it was meant to be played: on firm, sandy turf, with the ocean breeze shaping every shot. With award-winning accommodations at Cabot Links Lodge, upscale Golf Villas, luxury homes, and exquisite dining options, Cabot Cape Breton is intended to excite and inspire at every turn.

If you join our team, you will live our values:

Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, Warmth

Position Overview

As a Recreation Coordinator at Cabot Cape Breton, you will be responsible for curating engaging and memorable experiences for our guests. Your role involves planning and organizing a diverse range of recreational and leisure activities, catering to various interests and age groups. From outdoor adventures to cultural excursions and on-site events, you will create a vibrant and dynamic activity schedule. Your excellent communication skills will come into play as you interact with guests, ensuring they are informed about upcoming activities and facilitating their participation. Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences are key to success in this role. By coordinating enjoyable and enriching activities, you will contribute significantly to our guests' overall satisfaction and help create lasting memories during their stay at Cabot Cape Breton.

You Will Thrive In This Role If You Enjoy

• Creativity: Take pleasure in designing and planning engaging activities and events for guests, exploring innovative ideas to create memorable experiences tailored to various interests and age groups.
• Guest Interaction: Enjoy interacting with guests, understanding their preferences, and recommending suitable activities. Find fulfilment in ensuring guests' needs and expectations are met during their stay.
• Organization: Appreciate coordinating schedules, managing resources, and overseeing logistical details for events and activities. Enjoy maintaining order and efficiency to ensure seamless coordination.
• Team Collaboration: Thrive in a collaborative work environment, working closely with staff members and external partners. Enjoy effective communication and cooperation to execute events smoothly.
• Passion for Hospitality: Have a genuine interest in providing exceptional guest service, ensuring guests have enjoyable and memorable experiences. Enjoy going the extra mile to exceed guest expectations and create a positive atmosphere.
• Guest Services Support: Support Front Desk/ Guest Experience Team (when available) during peak business hours.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum 1 year experience in hotel or recreational related field.
• Post-secondary education in Hospitality, Sports, or Recreation an asset.
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certification preferred.
• Nova Scotia Driver’s License (or equivalent) with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of local area, events and activities considered an asset.
• Engaging communication skills. Able to quickly build relationships, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Must have a strong attention to detail and coordinator skills, coupled with time management and organization.
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite) and data entry skills an asset
• Highly responsible & reliable.

Requirements Of The Role You Should Be Aware Of

• Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years.
• As a seasonal resort business, you can anticipate a schedule that will involve day, evening, night, and weekend work.
• Ability to spend long hours moving around, walking, sitting, standing and ascending or descending stairs, ramps, and other structures off-site
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors, during inclement weather
• Ability to spend long hours moving around, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, or sweeping.
• Based on the nature of this position, you would experience long periods of guest interactions.
• There may be interactions with patrons who are impaired

Our Benefits

• Access to learning & training opportunities to build your career.
• $ 10 green fees
• Complimentary Family Golf Round
• Friends and Family Rates for Golf and Lodging
• Discounts in our Retail Shops & Restaurants
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized Team Housing, based on availability.
• Healthcare benefits for permanent and returning seasonal team members.