The Sports & Recreation Manager oversees the resort’s recreational facilities, activities, fitness programs, sports areas, and guest experiences. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in sports management, recreation, hospitality, or a related field, along with several years of supervisory experience in a luxury hotel, resort, club, or leisure environment. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, customer-service, and organizational skills, with practical knowledge of safety procedures, recreation programming, equipment maintenance, and staff training. The role expects an energetic, guest-focused professional who can create engaging activities, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with other departments, and maintain high Shangri-La service standards.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and exceptional Asian-inspired service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets under brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. Its Philippine properties are known for high-end accommodation, dining, wellness, meetings, and leisure facilities. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, employee development, teamwork, cultural respect, and creating memorable guest experiences. A Sports & Recreation Manager would typically work closely with rooms, food and beverage, spa, engineering, security, and events teams to deliver safe and enjoyable activities for guests, families, and members while supporting the resort’s commercial and service objectives.
The Philippines is an archipelago offering varied opportunities in luxury resorts, hotels, tourism, diving, wellness, events, and food and beverage. Major employment hubs include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and resort areas such as Mactan and Bohol. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, hospitable, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, and English-language education. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food, transport, and services, though housing costs vary considerably. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) work visa; requirements should be confirmed with the employer and Philippine authorities. Relocating candidates should arrange authenticated documents, medical checks, insurance, accommodation, and banking before arrival. Tropical weather, traffic, and occasional typhoons are practical considerations.
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