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Recreation Assistant roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in recreation management, kinesiology, or a related field. Employers at universities, hospital systems, and large resort operators have active LCA filing histories for this SOC code.
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About Our Resort
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa is a 462‑room property located between Fort Myers and Naples, overlooking Estero Bay. The resort features extensive meeting space, multiple dining options, an 18‑hole championship golf course, a semi‑private island and beach, and a 3‑acre pool complex with a lazy river and waterslides. Guests enjoy four pools, private cabanas, a 24‑hour StayFit™ Gym, and the relaxing Stillwater Spa.
Do you love the outdoors? Are you ready to be part of an energetic team creating fun and excitement every day? As a Recreation Attendant, you’ll be the life of the pool and recreation areas, making sure guests have everything they need to relax, play, and make lasting memories at our stunning resort!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Poolside Paradise: Help set up and maintain the pool area by folding and replenishing towels, setting up lounge chairs and cabanas, and keeping everything clean and organized so guests can enjoy their time in the sun.
- Guest Support: Assist guests with any requests, big or small, from answering questions to making sure they have everything they need for a perfect day by the water.
- Leading the Fun: Take charge of activities including trivia, bingo, slide races, kickball, tug o war and MORE! Daily we have different activities and programs for our guests to participate in.
- Maintaining the Atmosphere: Keep the pool areas spotless and inviting, picking up around the space and ensuring the environment remains clean and comfortable for everyone.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift, pull and push a moderate amount of weight
- A positive, energetic attitude with a strong customer service orientation
- Comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of weather
- A team player who enjoys creating fun, engaging experiences for guests
- Previous experience in recreation or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Summary
About Our Resort
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa is a 462‑room property located between Fort Myers and Naples, overlooking Estero Bay. The resort features extensive meeting space, multiple dining options, an 18‑hole championship golf course, a semi‑private island and beach, and a 3‑acre pool complex with a lazy river and waterslides. Guests enjoy four pools, private cabanas, a 24‑hour StayFit™ Gym, and the relaxing Stillwater Spa.
Do you love the outdoors? Are you ready to be part of an energetic team creating fun and excitement every day? As a Recreation Attendant, you’ll be the life of the pool and recreation areas, making sure guests have everything they need to relax, play, and make lasting memories at our stunning resort!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Poolside Paradise: Help set up and maintain the pool area by folding and replenishing towels, setting up lounge chairs and cabanas, and keeping everything clean and organized so guests can enjoy their time in the sun.
- Guest Support: Assist guests with any requests, big or small, from answering questions to making sure they have everything they need for a perfect day by the water.
- Leading the Fun: Take charge of activities including trivia, bingo, slide races, kickball, tug o war and MORE! Daily we have different activities and programs for our guests to participate in.
- Maintaining the Atmosphere: Keep the pool areas spotless and inviting, picking up around the space and ensuring the environment remains clean and comfortable for everyone.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift, pull and push a moderate amount of weight
- A positive, energetic attitude with a strong customer service orientation
- Comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of weather
- A team player who enjoys creating fun, engaging experiences for guests
- Previous experience in recreation or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Recreation Assistant
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B approval for Recreation Assistant hinges on demonstrating specialty occupation. A degree in recreation management, kinesiology, or therapeutic recreation directly supports that argument. A general business degree likely won't survive an RFE on this job title.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Recreation Assistant postings by employers who have certified LCAs for this SOC code. Employers with prior filings have already navigated the specialty occupation question, reducing your petition risk significantly.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate, and knowing the Level I through Level IV range tells you where you stand.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment during screening
USCIS requires your petitioning employer to be enrolled in E-Verify or to verify your work authorization through the I-9 process. Confirm enrollment status before investing time in interviews, since unenrolled employers can't file on your behalf.
Document your practical training hours carefully
If you're transitioning from OPT, compile records of your supervised recreation programming experience. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether Recreation Assistant roles genuinely require a specialized degree, and documented clinical or program supervision hours strengthen that argument considerably.
Understand the cap-gap risk for late-cycle offers
If you receive an offer after October 1 of the current fiscal year, your employer can't file until April 1 of the next cycle. Factor the eight-to-ten month gap into your timeline so your OPT EAD doesn't expire before the petition can be submitted.
H-1B Visa Recreation Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Recreation Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Recreation Assistant roles at hospital systems, university recreational services, or therapeutic recreation departments tend to qualify when the job description explicitly requires a degree in recreation management, kinesiology, or therapeutic recreation, not just a preference for one.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Recreation Assistant positions?
University recreational sports departments, hospital-based rehabilitation and wellness centers, and large resort or hospitality operators with structured recreation programs have the strongest LCA filing histories for this job title. Government agencies and nonprofit community centers occasionally sponsor as well, though their cap-exempt or cap-subject status varies. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for this role.
What SOC code applies to Recreation Assistant roles, and why does it matter?
Most Recreation Assistant positions fall under SOC code 25-9099 or 39-9032, depending on whether the role is instructional or purely facilitative. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA. Using the wrong SOC code can trigger a DOL audit or underpay the certified wage, so confirm the classification with your employer before the LCA is submitted.
Can a part-time Recreation Assistant position support an H-1B petition?
Yes, part-time H-1B positions are permitted, but the petition must reflect the actual hours and a prevailing wage prorated accordingly. USCIS scrutinizes part-time specialty occupation claims more closely because reduced hours can suggest the role doesn't genuinely require a specialized degree. Your employer should document why the position requires degreed expertise even at reduced hours, typically through the job description and organizational need.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Recreation Assistant employer loses funding or restructures?
You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new H-1B-sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the country. If a new employer files a transfer petition before your grace period ends, you can begin working for them immediately upon filing under portability rules. O*NET lists the occupational skills transferable to similar roles, which can help you target employers quickly in that window.