Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Recreation & Conference Coordinator!

Position Summary

The Part-Time Recreation & Conference Coordinator is a hands-on, physically active role supporting the Recreation & Conference Facilities team in delivering exceptional guest experiences throughout the resort. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that brings events and guest experiences to life.

This role requires an individual who is comfortable wearing many hats and actively contributing wherever needed. A typical day may include moving tables and chairs for a wedding setup, completing a conference room flip, preparing recreation spaces, assisting with waterfront activities, operating a boat tour, helping serve guests during an event, or supporting another department during busy periods.

The successful candidate will be energetic, reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable with the physical demands of a resort operation, including lifting, carrying, standing, walking, working outdoors, and completing hands-on setup and teardown tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Event, Wedding & Conference Setup Support

- Assist with the complete setup and teardown of weddings, conferences, meetings, group functions, and resort events.
- Perform physical event transformations, including moving and arranging:
- Tables
- Chairs
- Staging equipment
- Décor items
- Audio/visual equipment
- Event supplies
- Complete room flips efficiently and safely between events.
- Prepare event spaces to resort standards by ensuring rooms are clean, organized, properly arranged, and guest-ready.
- Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and storing event equipment and supplies.
- Support entertainment setups, including moving equipment, preparing spaces, and assisting with breakdown after events.
- Remain active throughout events to assist with operational needs, guest requests, and last-minute adjustments.

Recreation & Guest Experience Support

- Assist with daily recreation programming and guest activities.
- Help prepare and maintain recreation spaces, equipment, and activity areas.
- Move, organize, and inspect recreation equipment to ensure it is safe and ready for guest use.
- Assist with outdoor activities and resort programming.
- Engage with guests in a friendly, qualified, and welcoming manner.
- Support special events, family programming, and seasonal resort activities.

Waterfront & Boat Operations

- Assist with waterfront operations,



including preparation and maintenance of waterfront areas.
- Support boat tours and guest lake experiences as required.
- Assist with preparing boats, docks, equipment, and guest areas before activities.
- Help move and maintain waterfront equipment, including recreational items and supplies.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining a robust focus on guest safety.
- Follow all waterfront safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Food & Beverage & Event Support

- Provide support to the Food & Beverage team during weddings, group events, entertainment nights, and busy service periods.
- Assist with serving guests, event service, beverage setups, clearing tables, and event breakdown.
- Support the team by stepping into different roles as operational needs require.
- Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance while assisting across departments.

Resort Facilities & Operational Support

- Assist with maintaining meeting rooms, recreation areas, storage spaces, and event equipment.
- Help organize and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Complete physical tasks required to keep resort spaces operational and guest-ready.
- Report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards promptly.
- Assist with seasonal setup, outdoor preparation, and resort improvement projects.

Physical Responsibilities & Working Conditions

This position is a physically demanding role requiring regular movement and active participation in resort operations.

The successful candidate must be comfortable with:

- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to approximately 40 lbs.
- Moving tables, chairs, event equipment, recreation supplies, and waterfront equipment.
- Standing and walking for extended periods throughout shifts.
- Frequently bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive physical tasks.
- Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and sun.
- Working around waterfront areas, boats, and outdoor recreation spaces.
- Completing frequent setups and takedowns before, during, and after events.




- Remaining physically active for the majority of the shift.

Health, Safety & Safe Work Practices

- Follow all resort health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Use proper lifting and moving techniques when handling equipment and supplies.
- Safely operate, transport, and store recreation, event, and waterfront equipment.
- Identify and report hazards, damaged equipment, or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Follow all waterfront safety requirements and emergency procedures.
- Maintain a safe workplace for guests, employees, vendors, and performers.

Qualifications & Skills

- Previous experience in hospitality, events, recreation, facilities, food service, or customer service considered an asset.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative and stay productive.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Positive, outgoing personality with strong guest service skills.
- Enjoys physical work and being active throughout the day.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining resort standards.
- Versatile availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak resort periods.
- Pleasure Craft Operator License considered an asset.

Collaboration & Teamwork

- Work closely with Recreation, Conferences, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Front Office teams.
- Communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers to support smooth operations.
- Be willing to assist wherever needed to provide exceptional guest experiences.
- Represent Bayview Wildwood Resort with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a service-focused attitude.

Additional Information

Bayview Wildwood Resort is a unionized workplace where employees are represented by Unifor Local 1411. Wages and conditions of employment are governed by the collective agreement.

Bayview Wildwood Resort is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applications can also be submitted to [email protected].

Pay: $19.50-$20.45 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Recreation & Conference Coordinator (Severn Bridge)
🏢 Bayview Wildwood Resort
📍 Severn Bridge