Assistant Director of Recreation

Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Director of Recreation to assist the Director of Leisure with all leisure club operations and administrative areas.

You will oversee staff, ensure club standards, organize fitness activities, maintain records, and develop safe fitness procedures while maximizing member enjoyment and revenue.

Qualifications

• Computer knowledge.
• Understanding the Business.
• Team Building.
• Planning for Business.
• Leading People.
• Managing Operations.
• Customer Focus.
• Drive for Results.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge on Bodyline facilities, memberships and coaching / massage / aerobic fees, etc.
• Understand and know the club rules and regulations
• Understand the operations of the club administrative areas e.g. membership processing, duty roster for employees, micros, club policies for all areas
• Ensure that the set-up of the club is proper and as per the standards at all times
• Control and supervise all employees and ensure that they have received adequate training to perform their duties
• Maximize secretary’s skill for any administrative /posters / display for the club
• Maintain concise records of all recreation items e.g. towels, furniture, rackets, balls, etc.
• Organize and supervise regular fitness related activities and events to maximize members enjoyment
• Develop and maintain professional safe and effective fitness procedures, programs and activities in the fitness center – ensuring correct exercise practice at all times
• Coordinate the aerobics / exercise program and studio usage continually by seeking ways and introducing new ideas to maximize revenue

Skills

Computer knowledge

Understanding the Business

Team Building

Planning for Business

Leading People

Managing Operations

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Recreation

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 14 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 5494796_en

Job Description / Role:

We are currently looking for passionate, dynamic, self motivated Recreation professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As an Assistant Director of Recreation you are responsible to assist the Director of Leisure with the entire operation of the leisure club along with the administrative areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge on Bodyline facilities, memberships and coaching / massage / aerobic fees, etc.
• Understand and know the club rules and regulations
• Understand the operations of the club administrative areas e.g. membership processing, duty roster for employees, micros, club policies for all areas
• Ensure that the set-up of the club is proper and as per the standards at all times
• Control and supervise all employees and ensure that they have received adequate training to perform their duties
• Maximize secretary’s skill for any administrative /posters / display for the club
• Maintain concise records of all recreation items e.g. towels, furniture, rackets, balls, etc.
• Organize and supervise regular fitness related activities and events to maximize members enjoyment
• Develop and maintain professional safe and effective fitness procedures, programs and activities in the fitness center – ensuring correct exercise practice at all times
• Coordinate the aerobics / exercise program and studio usage continually by seeking ways and introducing new ideas to maximize revenue

Skills Required:

• Computer knowledge
• Understanding the Business
• Team Building
• Planning for Business
• Leading People
• Managing Operations
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: GCC National

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi headquartered hotel management company and one of the largest homegrown operators in the Middle East and Africa. Founded in the 1990s, Rotana manages properties under Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Centro, Rayhaan, Arjaan, and Edge, covering business hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments across the Gulf, Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Company Industry: Hospitality

Department / Functional Area: Recreation

Closing Date: 13 December 2026