Recreation Manager

Minor International; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel group in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Sports & Recreations Manager to oversee the department. This role involves creating innovative recreational activities, ensuring guest satisfaction, and managing the team effectively. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position at a 5-star hotel, with strong leadership and excellent communication skills. First Aid certification is required, and fluency in English is essential. The role is fulltime and on-site, with no remote work offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in a 5-star hotel or luxury resort.
• Proven track record in creating and implementing innovative recreation programmes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the Sports & Recreations department.
• Create unique recreation activities for guests.
• Lead the implementation of health and safety codes.
• Train attendants who work with fitness programs.
• Prepare and circulate information about events to guests.
• Drive revenues of the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

First Aid Certification

Physical Fitness

Job description

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business their guests and their colleagues. Within this the key responsibilities for this position are:

Oversee the smooth running of the Sports & Recreations department on a day to day basis to achieve the highest possible levels of guest satisfaction.

Create new unique and interesting recreation activities that draw upon the best cultural sporting or other offerings of the area in which the hotel is located. To continually be positioning the sports and leisure offering as a differentiator and a point of competitive advantage for the hotel. Ensure outsourced service provides are of good quality.

To have a complete knowledge of the products and services offered by the hotel.

To lead the implementation of all health and safety codes in the sports and leisure activities of the hotel and in particular to take full and complete care of children.

Take the lead on the Anantara Children programme.

Ensure that all activities are performed in a safe environment using proper safety techniques.

Train and assist in the evaluation of attendants who work with fitness programs. Supervise instructors and all other associates helping with any activities or functions arranged via the Sports & Recreations.

Use qualified attendants in all areas where relevant qualifications are required i.e. Fitness leader Aerobic Instructors Lifeguard.

Monitor the success of the activities programs through the number of participants per scheduled event and through guests feedback. Make necessary adjustments to maintain top quality fun filled and original programs for hotel guests.

Prepare and circulate clear information to guests of the events offered by the hotel in conjunction with the Anantara Concierge.

Work closely to promote our Spa offering to ensure that we maximize guest satisfaction and hotel revenue by enabling our guests to experience our spa.

Develop and maintain a strong working environment with the other departments.

Ensure appropriate staffing given the activities on offer and the guest mix in the hotel

Ensure proper accounting procedures are followed when collecting of charging fees for Sports & Recreations

Be prepared to assume other Sports & Recreations duties or responsibilities as requested by management.

Prepare yearly budget for department.

Drive revenues of the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in a 5star hotel or luxury resort
• Proven track record in creating and implementing innovative recreation programmes
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and able to participate in various sports and recreational activities
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience in budget preparation and financial management
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime