Position Details

Position Details
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club - Beach/Pool Attendant
Overview
Host Company Description:
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is a Seaside Resort with a historic mansion overlooking Cape Cod Bay. The Club and Resort caters
to a private Club Membership of over 800 families as well as affluent hotel guests occupying the 338 elegant Villas situated alongside
the golf course, pools and warm water private Bayside beach. Additional amenities include world class tennis, a 26 mile bike trail,
croquet on the lawn, daily children activities and bonfires on the beach are just a few of the recreational activities available to
members and guests of this luxurious resort.
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club's success is supported by a dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of team members who
work together to maintain the resort's trademark 4 diamond standards, rating this Resort within the top 5.1% of all properties
throughout North America.
If you would like to become a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then
Ocean Edge is a great place to be for your Work Travel Program, Enjoy the Summer and all Cape Cod has to offer.
PC66636
Position Code:
City:
State:
Brewster
MA
Gender Preference:
No Preference
English Level:
Advanced
Minimum Age:
18
Earliest Start Date:
5/20/2015
Earliest End Date:
9/7/2015
Latest Start Date:
6/10/2015
Latest End Date:
9/30/2015
Position Details
Average Hours/Week:
average 32 hours per week over the course of the program.
Typical Schedule:
You will work a variety of morning, afternoon and evening shifts. Your schedule will vary week to week depending on the needs of
your employer.
It may not be possible to have a set schedule each week.Working on the weekends and holidays is required.
Position Description:
Beach / Pool Attendant responsibilities include:
Checking guest identification and passes before they use the facilities, providing guests with towels and chairs, keeping the area
clean, picking up chairs and towels after guests leave, assisting the Lifeguards and Pool Captains, and assisting the guests with any
requests they might have.
Employees must also willing to assist in cleaning duties, and helping out in other areas of the resort as needed. Team Members may
also be asked to assist in delivering food and beverage to guest or members.
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You must arrive by the date agreed upon at the job fair.
Since you will have interaction with the guests, advanced English is required.
SECOND JOBS:
It is possible for participants to obtain a second job, but the second job must not interfere with the schedule for your job at Ocean
Edge.
Intrax participants are not permitted to work a second job without first receiving approval from Intrax.
Checking guest identification and passes before they use the facilities
Required Duties:
Providing guests with towels and chairs
Keeping the area clean, picking up chairs and towels after guests leave
Assisting the Lifeguards and Pool Captains, and assisting the guests with any requests they might have.
Cleaning duties when assigned and helping out in other areas of the resort as needed.
Team Members may also be asked to assist in delivering food and beverage to guest or members.
Skills Required:
This position requires great English communication skills. Students will need to be alert and ready to serve the guests as needed. This
position requires standing, walking, and lifting for long periods of time.
Supplies Required:
Employees must present a neat and clean appearance at all times and must be in their uniforms when they clock-in and while
working.
Uniform Shirts are provided by the employer
Employees are required to have Khaki pants and shorts.
Supplies Cost:
Company Policies:
All participants will be required to pass a drug test.
Participants must plan to arrive to Ocean Edge 3 days before their Work Start date, so that they can complete all required paperwork
before starting Orientation.
Interview Required?:
Yes
Additional Information:
Pay Rate:
USD 9.50
Pay Frequency:
Pay Notes:
Twice Monthly
Employees are paid bi-weekly
No
Overtime Available?
Overtime Rate:
14.25
Days Before Start of Work:
Tipped Position?
Accepts Couples?
0
No
Yes
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Accepts Groups?
Yes
Yes
Second Job Allowed?
No
Company Provided Housing?
Arrival Information
Recommended Airport:
Nearest Bus Station:
Nearest Train Station:
Logan International, Boston, MA
Hyannis, MA; Orleans, MA
This is not the recommended mode of transportation.
Transportation to Company:
You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from work each day.
Depending on how far your housing is from your work location you may walk, ride a bike or take the public shuttle.
Reporting Instructions:
Please check in on your MY INTRAX account the day you arrive in the United States.
Please report to Ocean Edge between 9:00am -5:00pm to let them know you have arrived.
Participants must plan to arrive to Ocean Edge 3 days before their Work Start date, so that they can complete all required paperwork
before starting Orientation.
Travel Instructions:
Take the Plymouth Brockton Busline from Boston to Hyannis, MA.
You can take the Plymouth Brockton bus line from Logan International Airport in Boston to Hyannis.
From Hyannis, MA you will switch busses and take the bus heading towards Provincetown, MA. The Bus station in Orleans, on Rte 6A
is the closest bust stop to the Resort. This may not be the closest bus stop to your housing. The employer can help you determine
how to reach your housing from the Hyannis bus station
Nearest Social Security Office:
THE NEAREST SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
B259 NORTH ST
HYANNIS, MA 02601
Ocean Edge will arrange shuttles to take you to apply for your Social Security card.
Social Security Instructions:
You MUST check in on your MY INTRAX account the day you arrive in the United States.
Please wait at least 7 days after checking in with Intrax before you apply for a Social Security card.
If you apply for Social Security too soon after checking in with Intrax your application may be denied
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Area Information
Area Information:
Cape Cod is a very nice area in the summer with white sand beaches and endless activities. As one of the most famous areas of the
United States, this is a great place to spend your Work Travel Program.
Websites: http://www.capecodchamber.org/
Climate: Since Cape Cod is surrounded by water on 3 sides, the weather can be very hard to predict. The ocean acts as a natural air
conditioner keeping temperatures at a comfortable level. Summer temperatures can range from 60 degrees F to 80 degrees F
depending on the weather.
Nearest Major Cites:
Boston, MA (1.5 hours away)
New York, NY (4 hours away)
Providence, RI (1.5 hours away).
Cultural Opportunities:
Beaches, swimming, boating, great shopping & dining, theater, whale watching, biking tours, nature walks, and night life.
Sun, sand and fun await.
If you love nature, check out these sites:
Nickerson State Park
Paine's Creek
Crosby Landing Beach
There are several museums, including: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Stony Brook Grist Mill and Museum, and Brewster
Historical Society Museum.
SUPfari Adventures Cape Cod offers paddle boarding classes and tours.
Downtown Brewster (Main Street) is a great place to go shopping and hang out.
Nearby Hyannis has a large, typical American mall.
Website:
http://www.oceanedge.com
Additional Website Info:
Accomodation Option: Brewster, MA Craigslist
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
Description:
1. A great place to find housing is on a web page called Craigslist. Go to: www.craigslist.com
• Select : United States
• Select your state: Massachusetts
• Select your region: Cape Cod
• Select: Housing
• Select: Apartments Houses Room Shares or Short Term/ Sub Lease.
• Be sure to look for housing that is listed in: Brewster
•When contacting advertisements for housing please be sure to ask if they are located near your work location.
You can usually reply to the ads by email. Click the REPLY TO THIS ADD button to contact the person renting the housing. If you
cannot reply to the ad from the site the advertisement will have a contact phone number or email listed in the ad.
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When using Craigslist to find housing NEVER send money to a landlord ahead of time. You should make arrangements to pay for
your housing when you arrive. Again... DO NOT SEND MONEY FOR HOUSING BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 100.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Most housing locations will require a security deposit at move in. This is usually returned to you when you move out, provided you
have not caused damage to the housing and you stay the length of your agreement.
Some housing locations may require you to pay for utilities such as electric, water or trash removal.
Some housing may include all utilities. Be sure to ask if utilities are included in the rent
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
This depends on the housing location you select. Housing may be within walking or biking distance or may require using the public
shuttle bus.
Gender Restrictions:
None
Accomodation Option: Intrax Housing Leads
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
Description:
Housing is not provided by your employer, Intrax will assist in giving you housing leads.
Your Intrax Representatives are currently working on securing housing leads for you and these will be added to the Job Description as
they are arranged.
Please be sure to check your MY INTRAX account often, to review the Job Description and review new housing leads that have been
found for you.
In most cases it will be YOUR Responsibility to contact the housing leads and reserve your housing. In some cases, Intrax will assist
in collecting leases from you and sending to the landlord.
Please be sure to read the Accommodations Options carefully to make sure you know how to contact the housing you are interested
in living in.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARRIVE TO FIND HOUSING.
Once your Intrax Representative starts to add Accommodation Options to your Job Description you should try to arrange this housing
as soon as possible.
It is very important that you arrange your housing before traveling to the United States.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
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Housing application fee and deposit is a common requirement in some places. Housing Deposit is refundable pending condition of
rental at time of departure.
The majority of housing locations will include all utilities. Some housing locations may also require you to pay for utilities ( Electric,
Water, Wifi, Television, Trash removal)
Please make sure you ask about utilities and furniture when you are making your housing arrangements. You will need to know if the
furniture is provided and if you must pay for your own utilities ( Water, Electric, Etc.)
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES TO ARRANGE YOUR HOUSING. PLEASE CONTACT THE
HOUSING LEADS ARRANGED FOR YOU AS SOON AS THEY BEGIN TO APPEAR ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Many participants find it difficult to find housing once they arrive. We cannot stress enough that you must arrange your housing before
leaving your home country.
Commute Options:
Walking; Bicycle
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
No
This will depend on the housing location you arrange.
None
Accomodation Option: Sara's Homestay
Company Arranged:
No
No
Company Recommended:
Description:
Sara's Homestay is a trusted website where you can search for families who are looking to rent out a room in their home for others to
stay. Please visit https://sarahomestay.com/ , enter Massachusetts for the State, then select "Cape Cod" under City/Neighborhood.
Enter the dates you will be staying in the area and hit Search. Although this website is trusted, please be careful when accepting
offers. Avoid scams or offers that seem "too good to be true." Please contact your partner agency or your Intrax representative to
discuss any questionable housing offers.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 100.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
The cost will vary depending on the area and the housing accommodations style ($100-125). Please verify whether wireless internet
and laundry facilities are available and if there is an extra cost for utilities.
Commute Options:
Walking; Bicycle; Bus
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
No
Distance depends on the homestay location.
None
Accomodation Option: Airbnb
Company Arranged:
No
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No
Company Recommended:
Description:
www.airbnb.com - A great site for group rentals of housing, shared rooms and private rooms in home stays, etc.
Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online
or from a mobile phone.
Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at
any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190+ countries.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 125.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
125.00 is an estimate only. The price range for every listing on this website varies.
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
Accomodation Option: Moore Family Homestay
Address:
141 Harwich Rd
Brewster MA
02631 - United States
Type:
Single Family House
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
Yes
Description:
Moore family in Brewster is open to 4 female students. Please arrive as close to May 1 as possible. Laundry and bikes are included.
Utilities, towels, and linens also included. Quiet hours are 9pm to 5am. No drugs, weapons, or smoking allowed. You must be
respectful of family rules and property. Please contact Elizabeth Brewster at [email protected] if you would like to reserve your
spot. You must contact her BEFORE you arrive.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 150.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Rent is $150 per week. $150 deposit and first week's rent are due upon arrival, deposit will be applied to final week's rent. House is
close to Cape Cod bus line. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase a $60 bus pass for each month. It is much safer to take the
bus than to bike.
Commute Options:
Bicycle; Bus
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
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Estimated Distance to Company:
Female Only
Gender Restrictions:
Features:
2.0 miles (3.2 km)
Dryer; Internet; Kitchen; Washer
Features Description:
Additional Information:
Accomodation Option: Cape Cod Rentals
Company Arranged:
No
No
Company Recommended:
Description:
Cape Cod Rentals is a website that offers weekly home rentals. Go to http://capecodrentals.com/ and click on Vacation Home Search.
Under "Search by Town," select Brewster. You can check availability and book online. It is best to arrange a group of fellow students
and book the rental together. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for the number of people per rental.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 150.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Commute Options:
Bicycle; Bus
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
Accomodation Option: Cape Cod Summer Work Program
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
Description:
J1 Participants, working in the Cape Cod area can visit the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Website for important information about
working in the Cape Cod area, resources available to you and links to assist with finding housing. Go to:
www.capecodchamber.org/summerjobs
Estimated Weekly Cost:
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
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Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
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