Catrina Vargas is a distinguished leader in the hospitality and recreation industry, currently serving as the Director of Recreation at The Boca Raton since May 2024. With over 19 years of extensive experience, she excels in managing and directing all recreation operations, with a particular emphasis on aquatic operations. Her expertise includes overseeing guest services, food and beverage quality, merchandising, marketing, and comprehensive program management. Her role involves coordinating and promoting diverse activities and events, ensuring the highest standards of guest satisfaction and operational excellence. Her career is marked by significant roles, such as Director of Recreation, Spa, Fitness, and Tennis at Aimbridge Hospitality, and Director of Guest Experience at South Seas. In these positions, she developed innovative policies and programming, managed budgets, and fostered community relationships, with a strong focus on aquatic operations and water programming . Her responsibilities included managing multiple pools, water slide operations, lifeguard operations, and aquatic safety, ensuring top-notch pool maintenance, and creating engaging poolside activities. In addition to her current role, Vargas serves as a Resort Committee Member for the World Waterpark Association. With a degree in Communication and Public Relations from the University of North Florida and a suite of specialized training certifications, Vargas is a seasoned professional committed to elevating guest experiences through her innovative approach, particularly in the realm of pool and aquatic operations.
