Assistant Manager - Recreation

Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure organization in Dubai seeks an Assistant Manager for its Recreation department. You will be responsible for overseeing the leisure club's daily operations in the absence of management. The role includes training staff, maintaining hygiene standards, and contributing to revenue generation. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma in sports/leisure, strong customer care skills, and be fluent in English. This is an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in recreation or leisure.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in dietetics and general sporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Head with the daily operation of the leisure club.
• Ensure club maintains high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Control and supervise all colleagues in the club.

Skills

Customer care

Leadership

Team building

Fitness instructing

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in sports/leisure

Job description

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

As an Assistant Manager - Recreation, you are responsible to assist the Department Head with the entire operation of the leisure club along with the administrative areas, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Responsible for the entire Bodylines Fitness & Wellness club daily operation in the absence of the Department Head or Assistant Department Head
• Ensure that the club maintains the highest standards of hygiene, safety and maintenance at all times
• Control and supervise all colleagues in the club and ensure all relevant information is communicated to them promptly and efficiently
• Assist with providing all colleagues adequate training to perform their duties
• Maintain concise records of all recreation items e.g. towels, furniture, rackets, balls, etc
• Assist Fitness Instructors with set ups for activities, group coaching activities, game supervision and refereeing
• Assist Fitness Instructors with a quality professional fitness program, carrying out fitness testing, evaluations, program design and fitness instructions
• Monitor supplies and equipment needed for continued operation of Bodylines Fitness & Wellness
• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
• Contribute to sales activities and assist in maximizing revenue

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a diploma / degree in the sports / leisure field with previous similar work experiences. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English. Computer literacy with a proficiency in dietetics, fitness instructing and general sporting abilities.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be a positive and proactive individual with an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character and with a high aptitude for customer care, strong leadership skills and with the capability to motivate and guide. You have the ability to develop and build relationships easily, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Planning for Business
• Valuing Diversity
• Customer Focus
• Influencing Outcomes
• Team Building
• Leading People
• Managing Operations
• Adaptability
• Drive for Results