Summer 2027 - Recreation College Intern - Sedona, AZ

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Point, TX, USA
Hybrid
Internship
Other • Travel • Hospitality
Hyatt is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands.
The Role
On-site recreation intern at a Sedona resort, promoting activities and facilities, leading games and outdoor programs, supporting special events, and creating memorable guest experiences. The intern will learn activity planning, resort operations, health and fitness, childcare, and team leadership while participating in mentorship, executive sessions, shadowing, and a business project. The role requires flexible shift availability, physical activity, and extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting.
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$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

This bonus is for new hires and rehires. Internal candidates are excluded.

Payment will be one-time payment processed within the first two pay cycles (30 days from start date)

Internship Program Overview 

Hyatt Vacation Ownership offers a comprehensive internship program at one of our stunning resort locations, available in 3- or 6-month durations, and built around the following core pillars:   

  • Gain in-person, on-site work experience within a designated department at one of our premier resort locations.  

  • Receive personalized guidance and support from experienced property leaders to help shape your career path.  

  • Participate in exclusive sessions with senior company executives to gain strategic insights and leadership perspectives.  

  • Spend a day shadowing a different department to broaden your understanding of resort operations.  

  • Conduct two interviews with senior leaders to learn about their career journeys and leadership philosophies.  

  • Collaborate on a meaningful project that encourages creativity and contributes to business innovation.  

  • Join interactive online sessions designed to provide exposure to various areas of the HVO business.  

  • Connect with fellow interns and share your journey through our dedicated internship social media platform.   

  

Internship Program Requirements 

  • Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

  • This is a fully on-site internship at one of the designated Hyatt Vacation Ownership resort locations.  

  • Candidates must be actively pursuing a college degree at any level.  

  • While students majoring in Hospitality or Business Management are preferred, applicants from other academic disciplines are also encouraged to apply.  

  • A valid driver’s license may be required, depending on scope of role.   

  Internship Timelines 

  • Spring: January – April  

  • Summer: May – August  

*Timelines may vary depending on the needs of company   

Internship Location

  • Sedona, AZ

*Housing accommodations and relocation are the students’ responsibility.    

  

Internship Resort Operations Position Descriptions 
  
Recreation/Activities:   
- Promote fun resort activities and facilities to guests of all ages  
- Lead and support activities like trivia, pool games, outdoor fun, and educational programs  
- Help with setup and execution of special events such as food tastings and local storytelling  
- Understand the importance of interacting directly with guests to create fun and memorable experiences  
- Learn how to plan and organize daily and special activities  
- Observe and support areas like health and fitness, childcare, and team leadership  

  
Interns must be able to reach overhead and below knee level, and perform physical activities such as bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Interns must also be capable of standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods. The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance is required.   
  
Internship Perks  

  • Enjoy special rates and perks at Hyatt Vacation Ownership properties—for associates, family, and friends.  

  • Receive holiday pay when scheduled to work on company-recognized holidays.  

  • Interns who successfully complete the program will receive priority consideration for future career opportunities within Hyatt Vacation Ownership.

About Our Company   

Find your place — and have fun along the way. 
As you prepare to set out in your professional life, connect with a growing company that puts people first and knows how to have fun.  And fun just happens to be our business at Hyatt Vacation Ownership.  
  
Our Culture   

  • We are devoted to the personal development of our associates.    

  • Our business is built on establishing long-lasting relationships with our customers.   

  • We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards.   

  • We champion innovation.    

  • We” always supersedes “me.”   

  • A strong focus on our responsibility for environmental sustainability and community involvement.   

  • Dedication to Inclusion and Diversity. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives have always made us better together.   

No deadline to submit an application due to ongoing application acceptance.

#UNI

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Skills Required

  • Must be actively pursuing a college degree at any level
  • Must be available for mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must work fully on-site at the designated resort location
  • Ability to perform physical activities including bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and reaching overhead or below knee level
  • Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds without assistance
  • Valid driver's license, depending on role scope
  • Hospitality or Business Management major
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
37,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

Hyatt, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of March 31, 2021, Hyatt's portfolio included more than 1,000 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 68 countries across six continents. Hyatt's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. Hyatt's subsidiaries operate, manage, franchise, own, lease, develop, license, or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. The term "Hyatt" is used for convenience on this page to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

Why Work With Us

Hyatt is proud to have a culture where coworkers become friends and family. Our focus on care for employees and guests has served as the heart of our business and made Hyatt one of the best hospitality brands in the world. As we continue to grow -- even during the most challenging times -- we never lose sight of what’s most important: people.

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