Sports & Leisure Attendant - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.  We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School. 

About the Role

As a Sports and Leisure Attendant, you will guide our guests in experiencing the beauty of island life by assisting with a range of exciting activities both on island and on water.

You will instruct guests on the safe use of non-motorised water sports include catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards whilst ensuring equipment is well maintained, clean and always presented to a high standard.

On land, you will guide our guests through the beautiful flora and fauna on nature walks around the island.

Base rate $26.78 + penalties + loading

What we need from you


* Enthusiastic, professional team player with a passion for delivering exceptional guest service


* Confident in exceeding guest expectations through proactive and personalised service


* Previous experience in a similar water sports, marine, or guest-facing role


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with guests and colleagues


* Holds current Senior First Aid certification


* Certified in Oxygen (O₂) administration and CPR


* Possesses a Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate


* Committed to maintaining high safety standards and following operational procedures

What we offer


* World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.


* An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.


* Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.


* A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5,300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties.

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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