The Sports & Recreation Manager oversees the resort’s recreational activities, sports facilities, equipment, and guest programs. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in sports management, hospitality, recreation, or a related field, together with several years of supervisory experience in a luxury resort, hotel, or leisure operation. Experience with watersports, fitness activities, recreation programming, safety procedures, budgeting, and team leadership is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to create engaging activities for guests of different ages, maintain high service standards, ensure equipment and facilities are safe and well maintained, train colleagues, coordinate schedules, and respond professionally to guest needs. Strong communication, organization, initiative, and a genuine interest in outdoor activities are essential.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognized for personalized service, warm Asian hospitality, premium accommodation, and extensive leisure facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu, and Shangri-La Boracay. Its resorts commonly offer restaurants, spas, pools, children’s programs, beaches, and organized recreational activities. Employees are generally expected to deliver polished guest service, follow international operating standards, work collaboratively across departments, and uphold safety and sustainability practices. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, insurance, staff accommodation or transportation depending on the property, and opportunities for training and career development.
The Philippines offers varied hospitality opportunities across Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other island destinations. Resorts regularly recruit professionals in recreation, watersports, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, front office, and guest services. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island living can be relaxed and outdoors-focused, although transport, healthcare, internet reliability, and shopping may be more limited outside major cities. Popular leisure activities include diving, snorkeling, island hopping, surfing, hiking, and beach sports. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa; requirements should be confirmed with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer before travel. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transportation, health insurance, weather preparation, and local banking. The dry season is generally more comfortable for beach destinations, while typhoons can affect travel during the wet season.
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