Job Description

Position Objective:

The Recreation Attendant is responsible for supporting the recreation department in fitness, aquatics, youth, and member activities. This high-energy role focuses on creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for members and guests of all ages. Recreation Attendants will assist with daily programs, fitness center operations, special events, and activities while ensuring an exceptional member experience.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of Recreation, hospitality, childcare, or fitness experience required.
• Outgoing, energetic personality with the ability to engage all ages.
• Ability to lead activities, give clear instructions, and encourage participation.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfortable working indoors/outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.

Position Functions and Duties:

Youth & Activities Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate pre-planned activities for children, teens, adults, and families, including crafts, games, socials, and club-hosted events.
• Work directly with or independently from the Director of Member Experience to carry out scheduled programs.
• Create a fun and inclusive atmosphere where members and guests feel welcomed and engaged.
• Prepare spaces, materials, and equipment prior to activities, and ensure proper cleanup/reset after.
• Greet and assist members, answer questions, and provide event support.
• Use AV equipment as needed for announcements, music, or entertainment.
• Ensure activities are conducted in a safe, clean, and respectful environment, reporting incidents or hazards promptly.

Fitness & Aquatics Responsibilities:

• Verify membership/ID and enforce fitness center policies and procedures.
• Monitor the gym area to promote a safe workout environment.
• Provide guidance on proper use of equipment to support confidence and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of the fitness floor, sanitize equipment, and organize weights.
• Ensure weight benches and machines are properly arranged.
• Assist with cleaning, laundry, and restocking of supplies.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies following club protocols.
• Report injuries, thefts, damages, or equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
• Support Fitness Director and Supervisors with assigned duties and attend staff meetings/trainings.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Ability to safely lift items up to 30 pounds.
• Continuous walking and standing for long periods.
• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, and repetitive actions.
• Ability to convey information clearly and respond calmly under pressure.
• Must be effective in listening to, understanding, and clarifying member and guest concerns.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Work performed in both indoor and outdoor recreation and fitness settings.
• Environment may be busy, noisy, and include varied weather conditions (heat, humidity, cool/cold).
• Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.

At Heathrow Country Club, there is a warm, gracious welcome waiting for you. A lush, green fairway with your name on it. A fine-dining restaurant holding your table ready. Also featuring The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes a Tom Fazio design, added to the fold in 2013, our product is unique to Central Florida, offering 36 Championship golf holes, dining, and a full aquatic, tennis and fitness facility! Established over 35 years ago, Heathrow is one of Central Florida’s most prestigious private country clubs. Here, you’ll find towering oak-lined roads, endless sunshine, soft, warm breezes and extraordinary personal service. As one of only a few country clubs that boasts golf, tennis, aquatic, and fitness facilities, Heathrow is the ideal place for bettering your lifestyle. Exclusive accommodations are a trademark of Heathrow County Club and The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes. Members quickly discover for themselves a rewarding atmosphere designed for play, relaxation, and renewal. Featuring 36 holes of championship golf, premier tennis, a sparkling 6 lane competitive-style swimming pool, unmatched athletic center, award-winning dining and a Grand Ballroom, there’s everything you could ever want, and then some. Heathrow and Legacy aren't merely a country club, but an extraordinary refuge dedicated to the art of living. It's a lifestyle.

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