Recreation Attendant - Taboo Muskoka

Come work & play in beautiful Muskoka! Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort located right on picturesque Lake Muskoka, only 90 minutes north of Toronto. A year-round retreat, Taboo is known for its personalized service, sleek modern accommodations, and championship golf.

We provide our team members with an opportunity to gather the tools they need to succeed in their careers. Whether you are a veteran hospitality professional, just embarking on your hospitality career, or looking for seasonal employment, our supportive management team will ensure a sense of belonging and that your participation and opinions are valued, enabling both individual and team success. Are you ready to take part in making lasting Muskoka Memories?

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved every day through the passion and dedication of our people. If you’re excited to build meaningful solutions and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Taboo Muskoka?

• Bonus upon completion of your contract*
• $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
• Complimentary One-Night Stay (Be Our Guest) - Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay, including breakfast for two, during non-peak periods and subject to availability
• Complimentary use of resort amenities, including trails, bikes, beach, pools, and tennis
• Staff housing available (located in the town of Gravenhurst – a short 7 km or 5 minutes from the resort)
• Shuttle service to and from staff housing and the resort available
• Potential for career advancement
• Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, and merchandise
• Staff appreciation events and activities
• Employee recognition programs
• *Some conditions apply.  Please inquire for details

If your friends were to describe you, would they say you’re FUN, OUTGOING and CREATIVE?! Are you into fitness and the great outdoors, and do you want to get paid to do what you love while delivering exceptional customer service?

Taboo Muskoka is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Recreation Attendants to join our team in Gravenhurst.

Promoting a fun and relaxing environment, you will lead guest events/activities (adults and children) including nature walks, bonfires, canoe/kayak trips, etc.  If this sounds like it’s right up your alley, keep reading!

Part-time positions (full-time hours available) with start dates available May–June 2026, and flexible contract terms running through October 2026. Staff housing is available.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Encourage, recruit, register, and schedule guests to participate in recreation activities.
• Possess thorough knowledge of all dates, times, pricing and descriptions of all resort activities and events offered, as well as those offered off property.
• Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere and communicate applicable rules and regulations.
• Support and facilitate recreation programming including hiking, mountain biking, boat rentals, crafts, sports & games, daily bonfires, archery, axe throwing, kids programming, etc.
• Possess a clear understanding of all operations and procedures that take place at the Recreation/Adventure Centre desk, including but not limited to taking and verifying guest activity reservations, issuing and filing liability waivers, and verifying guest room and other guest information.
• Carry out and supports maintenance of recreation areas such as the beach, trails, pools, firewood, equipment, courts, etc.
• Collect used/soiled pool and beach towels.
• Fold and replenish clean pool and beach towels.
• Ability to clearly understand resort trails and locations.
• Ability to clearly understand and perform credit/debit transactions.
• Promote and sell retail items.
• Ability to effectively record and distribute departmental communication to other resort outlets, specifically Front Desk/Guest Services.
• Open and close the recreation buildings and program spaces.
• Clean recreation areas and keeping equipment organized.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and the public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
• Inspects and performs light maintenance.
• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario G2/G Class Driver’s License (preferred).
• Completion of high school or equivalent – Minimum age 16.
• Dynamic and positive personality interested in working with families with young children.
• Previous guest service experience is an asset.
• Experience in handling cash, credit and debit transactions.

 Physical Requirements & Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor environments: trails, water, heat, cold, dirt, bugs, rain.
• Depending on the day and weather conditions of the job will change, long exposure isn’t consistent but at times is needed.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds, carrying ice buckets or pieces of firewood. This would be less than 20% of the time. Most lifting is with another person and transport is usually done by golf cart.
• Ability to lead and participate in physical activities, such as, but not limited to hiking, biking, and tennis.
• Bending, twisting, crouching, using hand, arm, leg, and back muscles for cleaning, folding towels and distributing rental equipment.

Compensation: 

• Pay Range: $17.60 - $18.50 per hour

Vacancy Status:

• New Vacancy

Interested?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll support your growth and help you learn along the way.

Apply today and help us build what’s next.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf Group of Companies will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all hiring decisions are made directly by our team. We do not rely on automated AI screening tools in our recruitment process.