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Job Title:Management Development Program
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
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Job Description:
Job Description

TheManagement Development Program (MDP)is an accelerated rotational development path to a leadership role with Great Wolf Lodge. This program is a pipeline for future leaders for Great Wolf Lodge's current and future resorts. Through a combination of hands-on experiences, structured learning and coaching MDP Associates will be exposed to a broad array of disciplines within the resort vacation destination environment. Upon successful completion of the MDP program, MDP Associates are expected to move into Management and Director level roles. This program is a rotational program that requires relocation. Your relocation will be decided after the interview process and is not based on where you apply. Please only apply to 1 location.
2-year program with 4 challenging 6-month rotations
Experience 2 to 3 different lines of business such as:Guest Services, Housekeeping, Retail & Attractions, Food & Beverage, Sales, New Lodge Openings
Work at 2 to 3 different lodges across our brand
Network with program participants, within your assigned lodges and across the company
Participate in professional development and targeted growth opportunities in resort operations, leadership experience and business acumen
What you will gain:
Hands-on experience across multiple lines of business to accelerate your career path in theentertainmentand leadership field
Exposure and visibility to top leaders and executives across the company
Confidence and experience in leading projects that will provide value to the organization
Frequent feedback and coaching to support your growth and development throughout the program and beyond
Opportunity to work and learn from a diverse set of pack members and leaders
Training and development focused on your personal and professional development as well as key competencies in theentertainment industrythat will prepare you for a manager or director level position upon program completion
Responsibilities:
Apply academic learning to practical assignment experiences
Execute Management functions by demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
Coach and develop a team of associates
Drive and exceed business performance goals by developing & executing strategies; determine business-driving opportunities
Analyze trends, identify business opportunities, execute strategies, and collaborate with key partners
Drive employee engagement and recognition of success
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
Required Qualifications:
Obtain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by May 2024
Available to relocate and begin program by June 10, 2024
Minimum one year job or internship experience (previous experience inhospitalityor entertainmentnot required)
A cumulative 3.0 GPA minimum
Willingness to relocate to any Great Wolf Lodge location
Strong business acumen and ability to execute plans and strategies.
Ability to solve problems and drive results through others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals
Organizational skills are crucial to being successful in this role
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store/company needs
Schedules will include working nights, weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
A degree with a major in hospitality, business or a related field
Passion for service
Intellectual curiosity, positive attitude, self-motivation, and curiosity about developing a modern family vacation business
Physical Qualifications:
This position involves regular walking, standing, hearing, and talking.
May involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
May involve close vision, color, vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Involves use of hands and fingers for typing on keyboard and using a mouse.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
MDP Associates may be located at any Great Wolf Lodge location and will likely rotate between locations during the program's duration.
Travel Required
Yes.

Refer to ID 75404448_2 when applying