Activities Coordinator, $21.75/hr + Commissions, Full-time

Description

Consistently recognized as a Top National and Colorado Workplace, Breckenridge Grand Vacations builds, markets, and operates luxurious resort properties. The Grand Colorado on Peak 8 seeks an Activities Coordinator, $21.75/hr, Full-time. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and hosting in-house activities and events while assisting guests and owners with reservations, special requests, and property information. Key duties include managing weekly planners, promoting on-site amenities, creating gift baskets, and supporting holiday or seasonal events—all while maintaining high hospitality standards. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to ensure a memorable guest experience. The application window closes on 6/27/25.

In 2018, based on anonymous employee feedback, the Denver Post named BGV the top large workplace in Colorado. In 2020, we were again ranked in the top five. In 2023 and 2024, USA Today recognized BGV as a national top workplace! We also received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition in Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Leadership, Professional Development, Innovation, and Employee Well-Being and Appreciation. BGV is all about Sharing Smiles, including putting smiles on the faces of our employees! Learn more about BGV, including our four-decade history of success, here BreckenridgeGrandVacations.com. The salary offered to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's salary history, and BGV will not seek information about an applicant’s salary history or age. This position also includes BGV's Total Compensation package:

• Group life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Retirement plan
• Twice yearly bonus
• Employee recruiting bonus
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional development
• Employee Wellness programs to support physical and mental health
• Sustainability programs to support the health of the planet
• BGV’s unique FUN benefits include programs for ski/rec center passes and ski medallions, lodging and purchase discounts, outdoor gear discounts, access to BGV’s Ball Arena suite in Denver for concerts and events, Rockies, Avalanche, Nuggets and Rapids tickets, access to local events, employee outings, team sports, discounted vacations through Interval International, and the legendary BGV Holiday Party!

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for creating, coordinating and hosting in-house activities and events, as well as assisting guests and owners with dining reservations, activity arrangements and special requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to:

• Assist guests and owners at the activities desk, over the phone and via email
• Share relevant property information with guests and owners.
• Handle special requests, such as flowers, candy, wine and gift baskets. Produce and organize gift baskets.
• Develop and execute a weekly planner/welcome packet for guests and owners.
• Create, schedule, organize, host and track weekly in-house activities and events.
• Collect waivers and photograph events and activities taking place on property.
• Promote in-house activities as well as promotions and specials offered at the spa and restaurant.
• Plan and execute special events for holidays, special events, and seasonal promotions.
• Complete weekly inventory for all supplies used for in-house activities and gift baskets.
• Research and implement best supply companies while adhering to the department budget.
• Update property slide show with specials or new activities being hosted on property.
• Manage and run Escape Rooms, using all proper procedures, when applicable.
• Develop and maintain a cost analysis for every in-house activity running on property.
• Develop and maintain a “how to” book for every in-house activity including supplies needed, suggested age group, and step by step directions. Keep procedures updated at all times.
• Foster strong cross department communication and synergy.
• Maintain and manage various special projects. Be proactive in the design and implementation of systems to complete the projects. Take the initiative to make the projects successful. Submit monthly measurable results.
• Uphold Hospitality Standards, Company Culture and Department Core Standards and observe Company policies and procedures.
• Be the “End of the Line” and resolve every situation inherited, not passing it along, whenever possible.
• Follow up on any situation that is not fully resolved at the time of the initial request always giving consideration to what the guest or owner deems appropriate.
• Strive to close the loop (alleviate or eliminate issues) on any situations that cannot be fully resolved.
• Respond promptly to all email and voicemail correspondence.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all contacts, always being helpful and courteous.
• Adhere to Company appearance standards at all times and wear name badge.
• Attend and participate in company-wide training sessions and department staff meetings.

MARGINAL DUTIES: Functions that are not considered essential to the job:

• Maintain cross-training knowledge between front desk and activities desk. Act as a Front Desk Agent as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow Company guidelines for environmental sustainability practices (recycling, composting and conserving resources) and participate in the Company’s sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES: To perform the job successfully an individual should possess the following competencies, skills and attributes: Establish rapport easily * Exhibit an outgoing personality * Maintain enthusiasm when asked about repetitive topics * Demonstrate strong listening skills * Complete administrative duties in a timely manner * Pay attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness * Provide exceptional customer service and anticipate needs * Be empowered to make GRAND vacations * Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and present information in a practical and efficient manner * Maintain extensive knowledge of recreational activities, shopping, dining and rental shops and events in the town of Breckenridge, Summit County and at local ski areas * Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of all computer programs and systems applicable to the position * Stay informed on the company and home property and communicate pertinent information to guests and owners * Give and receive feedback and ask for clarification when necessary * Treat people with respect and consideration * Approach others in a tactful manner * Remain calm and empathetic in situations that can be challenging * Respond effectively to inquiries, complaints or suggestions * Support the team’s effort to succeed by giving and welcoming feedback, building morale and contributing a positive team spirit * Strive to develop skills, sharing expertise with others * Take initiative and perform tasks without being asked * Use equipment and materials properly * Observe safety procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three months related experience or combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: Ability to type by touch, operate a personal computer and accurately record time worked, in the correct department, using the Company time keeping system. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel), with the ability to operate basic office equipment (calculator, copier, fax, phone and scanner). Must be familiar with the internet and possess the ability to navigate it.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to speak, read, write and interpret in English. Ability to read and interpret simple business correspondence, instructions, memos, policies, procedures, routine reports, rules and schedules. Ability to write simple business correspondence, memos and procedures. Ability to speak effectively and present information to guests, owners, other employees of the organization and outside vendors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute commissions, discounts, percentages and rates.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Speak and listen in person and over the phone over 2/3 of the time.
• Stand over 2/3 of the time.
• Sit at a computer workstation (using mouse and keyboard) between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Walk between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Perform repetitive motions of the arms (elbows, wrists, hands and fingers) between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Use hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel or grasp between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Reach with arms between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Perform vigorous physical and/or cardio activity under 1/3 of the time.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time.
• Push using upper extremities to press with force to thrust forward, downward or outward under 1/3 of the time.
• Pull using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion under 1/3 of the time.
• Lift between 10 and 25 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
• Requires close, distance, color and peripheral vision, close visual acuity and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environmental conditions the employee will have exposure to:

• Office or administrative environment over 2/3 of the time.
• Outdoor weather conditions such as sun, ice, snow, wind, dust, rain and humidity under 1/3 of the time.
• Extreme cold, below 32 degrees, under 1/3 of the time.
• Pets and pet dander in and around the pet friendly resort.
• Moderate noise.