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Recreation Attendant

Hawaii The Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay Estimated salary: $22–$28 per hour, approximately $46,000–$58,000 annually before overtime
Role summary

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The Recreation Attendant supports daily resort recreation activities, including beach and pool operations, equipment distribution, activity setup, guest instruction, and maintaining clean, safe recreation areas. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a friendly and energetic personality, and the ability to work outdoors in sun, wind, and changing weather. Experience in recreation, hospitality, watersports, lifeguarding, or a related field is helpful. The role may require standing for long periods, lifting equipment, working weekends and holidays, and following safety procedures. Candidates are expected to create memorable guest experiences, provide clear guidance, monitor activities responsibly, and work effectively with other resort departments. Relevant certifications, such as CPR, first aid, or water-safety training, may be preferred or required depending on assigned duties.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton is Marriott International’s luxury hotel brand, known for highly personalized service, elegant accommodations, and strong attention to guest experience. The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay is associated with the scenic Turtle Bay area on O’ahu’s North Shore, a region recognized for beaches, coastal landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed island atmosphere. Resort teams typically support accommodation, dining, recreation, wellness, events, and guest services. Employees are expected to demonstrate the brand’s service values, professionalism, teamwork, discretion, and attention to detail. Working at a luxury resort can provide experience with international travelers, premium hospitality operations, and a wide range of leisure activities. Benefits, employee discounts, meals, transportation assistance, and housing availability vary by position and employer policy, so candidates should confirm current terms directly during recruitment.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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