Recreation Attendants
Live Your American Summer at The Woodlands Resort, Texas
Imagine waking up to warm Texas sunshine, walking through pine-shaded pathways, and starting your shift beside a sparkling lazy river. As a Recreation Attendant at HEI The Woodlands Resort, that’s your everyday reality. This is one of the most popular Work & Travel USA placements for university students who love the outdoors, water sports, and meeting people from around the world.
About the Position
The Woodlands Resort is a beautiful 402-room retreat set among towering pines just 30 minutes north of Houston. The resort features a famous Forest Oasis Waterpark with a lazy river, waterslides, pools, tennis courts, and miles of nature trails — and the Recreation team is at the heart of it all.
Your Day-to-Day Duties
- Welcoming guests to the pool and waterpark areas with a friendly, energetic attitude
- Setting up, arranging, and cleaning pool chairs, umbrellas, and towel stations
- Distributing towels and recreation equipment, and keeping inventory organized
- Assisting with resort activities, games, and family entertainment programs
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety of recreation areas, decks, and equipment
- Answering guest questions about resort amenities and local attractions
- Supporting the recreation team with bike rentals, sports courts, and outdoor gear
Pay & Schedule
- Hourly Rate: $14.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 32 hours per week
- Season: Summer through Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
- Overtime may be available during peak weekends and holidays
Why The Woodlands, Texas?
The Woodlands is a modern, safe, and green master-planned community that consistently ranks among the best places to live in America. You’ll find Market Street and The Woodlands Mall for shopping, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for world-class concerts, Lake Woodlands for kayaking and paddleboarding, and 200+ miles of hiking and biking trails. Downtown Houston is a short drive away, offering NASA Space Center, professional sports, incredible international food, and a major airport for weekend trips to New Orleans, Austin, or Miami.
What You’ll Gain
- Real experience with a leading U.S. hospitality management company (HEI Hotels & Resorts)
- Fluent, confident English through daily guest interaction
- Friendships with international students and American colleagues
- A strong, recognizable line on your CV for future hospitality or business careers
- Free time in a beautiful resort setting with access to great amenities
Requirements
- Full-time university student aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel program
- Conversational to good English communication skills
- Outgoing, positive personality and genuine customer-service mindset
- Comfortable working outdoors in warm Texas weather
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 15–20 kg (chairs, umbrellas, equipment)
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and U.S. holidays
- Professional appearance and reliable, punctual work ethic
Ready for a summer of sunshine, new friends, and unforgettable American memories? Apply now for the Recreation Attendant position at HEI The Woodlands Resort — spots for this popular Texas placement fill up fast!
About Texas
Texas is huge and varied, from Gulf Coast beaches to big cities and theme parks. Students work in resorts, hotels, restaurants and attractions across the Lone Star State.
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