Recreation Team Leader

Minor Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta seeks a Recreation Team Leader to coordinate and elevate the daily operations of its premium leisure facilities, including the rooftop pool, pool bar, fitness center and Kids' Club. You will lead a multi-certified team with a focus on safety, guest service, and personalized experiences for families, leisure, and corporate guests in Dubai.

The ideal candidate brings 5-star hotel experience, strong leadership, and a keen eye for health, safety, and recreation

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality
• Strong experience in recreation and leisure operations
• Licenses and certifications relevant to recreation/safety
• Good leadership and team-management skills
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Knowledge of health, safety, and recreation standards

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise, and elevate daily operations of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta’s premium leisure facilities including rooftop pool, Skyline Pool Bar, fitness center and Kids' Club
• Lead, inspire, and monitor a multi-certified team of recreation and pool attendants to deliver extraordinary moments
• Ensure all activities and facilities comply with NH Collection standards and safety protocols

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Safety compliance

Communication

Team management

Recreation operations

Job description

Job Description:

Job Location: NH Collection Ibn Battuta Hotel

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts showcases captivating hotels housed in authentic landmark buildings across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Thoughtfully designed with an eclectic-elegant atmosphere, our hotels are built to evoke extraordinary feelings — paying great attention to stimulating details that create truly memorable moments.

We welcome business travellers, friends, and couples seeking premium service, and we craft experiences centred on wellbeing, gastronomy, culture, and pure indulgence. If you are passionate about creating those extraordinary moments for every guest, NH Collection is the place to do it. Feel the extraordinary.

The Recreation Team Leader coordinates, supervises, and elevates the daily operations of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta’s premium leisure facilities. This includes managing the 8th-floor temperature-controlled rooftop pool, the Skyline Pool Bar, our modern fitness center, the dedicated Kids' Club.

Aligning with the brand’s promise to "feel the extraordinary," this role ensures that all recreational activities, guest touchpoints, and facility conditions consistently comply with NH Collection standards. The ideal candidate balances hyper-vigilant safety management with an intuitive, polished, and highly personalized approach to family, leisure, and corporate guests exploring Dubai. They will directly lead, inspire, and monitor a multi-certified team of recreation and pool attendants to deliver extraordinary moments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment
• Strong experience in recreation and leisure operations
• Relevant professional licenses and certifications
• Good leadership and team-management skills
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Knowledge of health, safety, and recreation standards