Leadership Development Associate Program
Position Title: Leadership Development Associate (LDA)
Concept:
As BlueStar Resort & Golf continues its quest toward the 2020 Vision of being known by developers
nationwide as the one-stop recreation management company with a network of over 100 experienceoriented operations, there will be a premium on developing and retaining top talent. Furthermore,
there will be an abundance of leadership opportunities available for people who have a broad
understanding of our business. It is our belief that a candidate possessing a solid educational
background, when coupled with an intensive, hands-on development program, is the right profile to
take on key leadership roles in the future.
Structure:
High-potential future leaders will be exposed to all facets of the business through an 18-month
development program at the club-level. The goal of the program is to provide participants
managerial/leadership experience in the following areas: food & beverage, spa & fitness, facilities,
membership, activities and golf roles. It also comprises lesser amounts of time in functions such as
accounting or people services, or performing special projects.
After completion of this 12 - 18-month process, LDAs will transition into any of a variety of key
leadership roles at a club or the Central Services (corporate) office. LDAs are expected to cycle through
several of these types of roles for the next 12 - 18 months in preparation for business leader
opportunities.
Candidates will initially spend 6 weeks rotating quickly through the following disciplines for 2-3 weeks at
a time to assimilate to a Trilogy community. After this, and for the next the 18 months, LDAs will spend
time performing more in-depth assignments in the first 3 functions, which are the core of the business:
Food & Beverage*
Spa & Fitness*
Facilities
Membership*
Activities
Golf
Facilities Management
*LDAs are also expected to become masters on our POS and spend a significant amount of time understanding member
relations, HOA’s and CC&R’s.
Career Opportunities:
LDAs will come “off program” into various roles in the division:
Club Operations Manager
Director/Manager of Food & Beverage
Director/Manager of Spa & Fitness
Activities Director/Manager
Membership / Accounting / People Services / Facilities (varying levels of responsibility)
High-performing LDAs may be considered for Director of Resort Operations (DRO) or General Manager
(GM) opportunities within BlueStar after one or more department manager roles have been successfully
mastered by the LDA. A reasonable timeframe to attain the DRO or GM position is +/- 2 years. DRO’s
and GM’s have global responsibility, including P&L accountability, for an entire club. Our clubs are
multi-million dollar businesses that assist in selling homes by delivering our branded level of superior
customer satisfaction to all members and guests.
Locations:
We have positions available in the following locations:
Phoenix, AZ area
Trilogy @ Vistancia (Peoria, AZ)
Encanterra, a Trilogy Country Club (SE Valley, AZ)
California
Trilogy @ The Vineyards (Brentwood, CA)
Virginia
Trilogy @ Lake Frederick (Lake Frederick, VA)
Requirements:
Start date June 2015
B.A. or B.S. in hospitality from an accredited university
Previous F&B experience
Compensation and Benefits:
BlueStar Resort & Golf offers market competitive base salaries to all full-time team members. The
Company offers a comprehensive benefits program to all full-time team members which includes
medical, dental, vision, disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401(k) plan. For LDAs, there is also a defined,
periodic salary increase process to keep base salaries and potential bonuses moving in line with the
value that the LDA brings with continued learning. Relocation expenses are determined upon
acceptance into the program.
Overall BlueStar Company Description:
BlueStar Resort & Golf is proud to have become affiliated with the Shea family of companies in 2005.
BlueStar is keenly focused on enhancing the lives of our guests, and doing so through incredible resort
amenities and experiences such as dramatic golf courses, decadently relaxing spas and delicious food
and beverage all within amazing natural settings.
We are a team of diverse experts, with backgrounds that stretch the seams of any existing paradigm.
This diversity is at the heart of our organizational culture, and it, among other things, fuels our passion
for innovation. Furthermore, our focus, first and foremost, is on the experience of our guests, our
members, our partners and our people. Our success is measured in their satisfaction.
We are a team at all levels of the organization committed to re-defining the community experience, and
doing so through innovative thinking and unwavering execution.
Our expertise is in developing recreational experiences within communities which enhance the lives of
both members and guests. The BlueStar portfolio spans from Oahu to Orlando, with numerous stops in
between. BlueStar is committed to exceeding the expectations of members and guests operationally, as
well as partners and clients financially. There is only one currency of value within our team: results. And
it is this passionate commitment to delivering excellence that is the platform from which BlueStar Resort
& Golf extends its breadth.
Overall Shea Company Description:
One of the oldest and largest privately held operations in the country, the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. has earned a
prominent position among construction companies since its inception in 1881. Built on a solid
foundation, J. F. Shea Co., Inc. has inherited the family commitment to hard work and pride in a job well
done. Today, the company upholds the ethics and principles established by John F. Shea more than a
century ago.
Trilogy Division Description:
Trilogy is the master plan concept from Shea Homes, the nation's largest privately held homebuilder.
For more than a century, the Shea family of companies has been caring for customers. With its long and
rich heritage, the Shea family of companies has helped build landmark projects like the Golden Gate
Bridge and the Hoover Dam. Today, we are equally proud of the communities we build, which are
among the finest in the country.
Our commitment to our members is reflected in the quality of every BlueStar club. We insist on the
highest level of quality each step of the way, from the locations we choose and the innovative club
houses we design to the variety of activities we support. Behind each club, you'll find the BlueStar
culture and financial strength. Now and in the years to come, we'll continue to operate beautiful and
active clubs with the confidence of our members and guests throughout the United States.
BlueStar manages beautifully designed clubs for all those who want to experience life to the fullest. Our
communities represent a new vision for living, a vision that will enrich the lives of all those who make
our communities their home. Each club offers exceptional opportunities for personal growth, learning
and activity. Here, you'll find new friends and new ways to expand your interests and explore your
abilities. Every BlueStar club is set amid the beauty of nature in some of the country’s most beautiful
areas. That makes it easy to enjoy an active and exciting life, where each day is an adventure and a new
beginning waiting to unfold.
Contact Information:
BARRIE HOLT | Club Manager
BlueStar Resort & Golf
136 Ruffed Grouse Court, Lake Frederick, VA 22630
office 540.508.2027 | cell 434.760.4250 | barrie.holt@trilogyresort.com
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Lake Frederick, VA
Leadership Development Associate (LDA)