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Management Development Program-September 2024
Traverse City
Sep 8, 2025
About Management Development Program

  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 rotationsExperience 2 to 3 different lines of business such as:Guest Services, Housekeeping, Retail & Attractions, Food & Beverage, Sales, New Lodge OpeningsWork at 2 to 3 different lodges across our brandNetwork with program participants, within your assigned lodges and across the companyParticipate 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 fieldExposure and visibility to top leaders and executives across the companyConfidence and experience in leading projects that will provide value to the organizationFrequent feedback and coaching to support your growth and development throughout the program and beyondOpportunity to work and learn from a diverse set of pack members and leadersTraining 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 experiencesExecute Management functions by demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.Coach and develop a team of associatesDrive and exceed business performance goals by developing & executing strategies; determine business-driving opportunitiesAnalyze trends, identify business opportunities, execute strategies, and collaborate with key partnersDrive employee engagement and recognition of successRegular, dependable attendance and punctuality

  Required Qualifications:Obtain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by May 2024Available to relocate and begin program by June 10, 2024Minimum one year job or internship experience (previous experience inhospitalityor entertainmentnot required)A cumulative 3.0 GPA minimumWillingness to relocate to any Great Wolf Lodge locationStrong business acumen and ability to execute plans and strategies.Ability to solve problems and drive results through othersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manualsOrganizational skills are crucial to being successful in this roleAbility to work a flexible schedule based on department and store/company needsSchedules will include working nights, weekends and holidays

  Preferred Qualifications:A degree with a major in hospitality, business or a related fieldPassion for serviceIntellectual 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. Involve

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