Recreation Supervisor - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton
Posted on October 24, 2025
The iconic Hotel del Coronado is a historic and prestigious beachfront resort located on Coronado Island, just minutes from downtown San Diego. Established in 1888, this resort is one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world. Spanning over 28 acres, the property boasts more than 750 rooms, cottages, and villas, offering guests a variety of luxurious accommodations. The resort has recently undergone an extensive $400 million renovation and expansion, elevating its status as a premier destination with enhanced amenities and modernized facilities. Hotel del Coronado features 65,000 square feet of banquet space and 10 diverse food and beverage outlets, including four restaurants, two bars, a food truck, a marketplace, an ice cream shop, and in-room dining options. The resort blends historical charm with contemporary comfort to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This reputation as a landmark destination attracts travelers from around the globe who seek both leisure and special event venues in a setting rich with heritage and natural beauty.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Recreation Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Hotel del Coronado. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of $30.00 per hour, dependent on applicable and specialized experience. The Recreation Supervisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Recreation and Recreation Manager in the overall management of all pool and recreation operations. These operations encompass organizing activities, ensuring excellent service quality, managing food and beverage delivery related to recreation areas, and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of all recreation facilities. This leadership role requires the ability to perform hands-on duties alongside the team during high business volumes to ensure a seamless guest experience.
The Recreation Supervisor will also assist in financial oversight by monitoring revenue, controlling costs, and analyzing performance metrics to support profitability. Comprehensive leadership responsibilities include training new and existing team members, supervising daily work schedules, and assisting in performance evaluations to promote continuous improvement. The incumbent will coordinate daily tasks in various outlets to ensure operational efficiency, execute special projects aligned with long-term strategic objectives, and manage inventory procurement by liaising with the purchasing department and external vendors. Effective communication is key, as this role involves working directly with clients and guests to manage group reservations and facilitating daily team meetings to keep all members informed and motivated.
As a Recreation Supervisor at Hotel del Coronado, maintaining a safe and clean working environment for all department operations is critical. The role also demands active involvement in staffing decisions such as interviewing and hiring qualified team members to uphold service standards. Candidates should embody Hilton’s core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency, along with key attributes like quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. This position offers the opportunity to work at Hilton, a global leader in the hospitality industry renowned for innovation, superior service, and a commitment to exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will join a team that fills the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality each day, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in recreation or hospitality
 - Ability to work various shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
 - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
 - Effective communication skills
 - Leadership experience
 - Basic financial knowledge for monitoring revenue and costs
 - Physical ability to perform duties related to pool and recreation operations