Brightwater starts hiring process at lagoon amenity
The saltwater lagoon at the Brightwater development has moved toward its official opening since the preview opening at the end of last year.
That process came into full focus Thursday when they started to fill full- and part-time job openings for the resort-style facility and start a new chapter in the history of the development and the community at large.
Jimmy Cruz, general manager at Brightwater, said they are looking for outgoing, friendly and hospitality-driven people to join its team this spring.
“We’re looking for lifeguards, bartenders, cashiers and cooks. We also have some opening in admissions,” Cruz said.
Those interested are encouraged to come, resume in hand. Hiring managers will be available for interviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m. every week at the lagoon’s hiring office. Cruz said they are looking for about 50 more employees.
The office is at 8630 Sunny Page Lane in North Fort Myers.
Brightwater Lagoon is getting ready for its official opening to the public very soon, officials said.
The six-acre lagoon opened in September to those who live in the community. It’s also been open to the public, but they haven’t gone full blast with marketing, wanting to wait a bit as construction was finalized.
Cruz said the lagoon is an amenity for Brightwater residents, in the community that currently has 300 homes but is set to expand to nearly 1,000 when completed.
“We want an amenity for the community, but also bring the outside public in for admission. It’s a very unique property. There is nothing like this in the area,” Cruz said. “It’s like a day at the beach with loungers and a place for drinks and a swim-up bar.”
There will be food trucks that they operate and those from the outside.
“It’s a great way to have a day at the beach without having to go to the beach,” Cruz said. “We’re now in a position where we can fully staff up for the summer. We wanted to be able to accommodate the crowds.”
Those applying for a lifeguard position must attend an interview, pass a swimming test and complete on-site American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification training.
Lifeguard compensation starts at $14 an hour. Other positions, such as water quality technician supervisor, start at $21.65/hour.
Interested applicants may also apply online at MetroLagoons.com/Careers.