Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.
The Recreation Coordinator at Southall is rewarding and challenging. The role requires split duties in collaboration with the Activities team as well as Reservations and Guest Services. Each day will involve coordinating, planning, and executing youth-focused programs and delivering anticipatory service for families and local guests.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Assistant Manager of Outfitters and the Director of Activities to coordinate and execute youth activities and childcare services for locals and guests on property.
- Function as the planning coordinator for family and youth programming at Southall.
- Maintain an understanding of VIP guest interested in programming while on the property.
- Maintain accurate records of supplies for programming; purchase additional supplies as necessary.
- Coordinate schedules for childcare services and staffing for evergreen and evening activities
- Act as a tour guide on the activities team for all family-themed activities.
- Assist with guest transportation and backfill activities staffing as necessary
- Work with all VIP’s in a concierge role in planning activities with SES during family says, confirm reservations an address issues.
OUR TOP CANDIDATE
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Valid driver’s license.
- Prior experience in youth-themed programming (hours/experience specifics to be discussed).
- Experience with family and young adult programming
- Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays.
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to speak in front of groups of 10 or more people.
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a background check and obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- Ability to operate and work outdoors in extreme hot and cold environments.
- Availability to work Wednesday through Sunday each week.
- Guest facing duties, greet guests politely.
- Strong background in youth-themed programming.
- Demonstrated ability to stay focused and work efficiently without supervision.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and a solution-oriented attitude.
OUR BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
- Generous paid time off accruals
- 9 paid holidays annually
- 401k and company match
- Education reimbursement
- Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
- Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
- 30% internal discounts
- Fresh and free daily meal
- Bountiful internal growth opportunities
OUR TEAM
Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.
We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.
Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.
Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
Skills Required
- Valid driver's license
- Prior experience in youth-themed programming
- Experience with family and young adult programming
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Customer service experience
- Ability to speak in front of groups of 10 or more people
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass a background check
- Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
- Minimum of 21 years of age at time of hire
- Ability to operate and work outdoors in extreme hot and cold environments
- Availability to work Wednesday through Sunday each week
- Guest-facing duties and polite guest interactions
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently without supervision
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and solution-oriented attitude
What We Do
Southall Farm & Inn is a luxury farm-centric resort in Franklin, Tennessee, that seamlessly integrates a working farm with an upscale inn. Dedicated to sustainability and a 'seed-to-fork' philosophy, the property offers guests high-end accommodations, a world-class spa, and immersive agricultural experiences across its vast acreage, including orchards, apiaries, and organic gardens, creating a refined escape that honors the cycles of nature.
