Job Description

Recreation Host/Hostess Summer Internship - Casual Temp., $26.95/Hour at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa summary:

The Recreation Host/Hostess Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain work experience, build connections, and develop valuable skills at Disney. Interns will provide excellent guest service, maintain poolside cabanas, and ensure safety while engaging with guests. This role is ideal for those seeking to expand their resume in a hospitality environment during the summer season.

Looking for ways to expand your resume by building a network of connections and gaining valuable work experience?

Apply for the Recreation Host/Hostess Summer Internship role where you will have the chance to fully experience and create the Disney magic.

It is also a phenomenal opportunity to network with Disney leaders and explore potential opportunities after your program. During your Internship, you will build transferable skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication that will help you prepare for your future, whether at Disney or beyond.

Recreation Host/Hostess cast members will maintain poolside cabanas for all Guests while providing exemplary Guest Service at various pool locations. They will also staff the Dive Shop, slide dispatch and pool gates.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure the safety of Guests, may be a first responder to emergency situations
• Welcoming cabana Guests and providing a sense of arrival
• Maintain overall upkeep of all cabanas
• Assist with clearing pool deck of used towels, lifejackets, and trash
• Politely ensure adherence to rules and safety guidelines in the Recreation locations
• Greet Guests with positive, friendly and helpful attitude
• Proactively address guest needs by answering questions, giving directions and other information regarding the hotel/resort or surrounding areas
• Frequent walking/standing/pushing/pulling
• Frequent bending/twisting and kneeling
• Frequent use of hands
• Strong observational skills to proactively identify Guest needs and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
• Works indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather including extreme temperatures and high humidity
  
  

Basic Qualifications :

• Currently enrolled or graduated within six months of application submission, in an accredited college/university
• Flexible/Adaptable-may work in a variety of areas, conditions and/or have changing start/end times
• Strong verbal communication skills able to positively engage with guests, team members and management
• Enthusiastic about interacting with, assisting, and receptive to all guests
• Proactive in anticipating guest needs
• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining quality
• Responsible and mature
• Energetic and comfortable giving and taking feedback
• Prolonged standing for two to three hours at a time and heavy lifting may be required
• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Hotel/Resort environment
• Previous cabana or pool service experience
• Knowledgeable about Resort and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of Hawaiian/Japanese language preferred
• Previous experience in hospitality or tourism related role on the Hawaiian Islands preferred

Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
Casual Temporary: Must be able to work up to 5 days per week from May 27, 2025 - September 6, 2025, with required availability on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

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Keyword: AULANI CASTING

The pay rate for this role in Hawaii is $26.95 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Keywords:

Disney internship, guest service, hospitality, poolside service, summer internship, Recreation Host/Hostess, networking, resort experience, guest engagement, transferable skills

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Casual work, Internship, Summer internship, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Sunday, Saturday,

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