The Sports & Recreation Manager oversees the resort’s recreational facilities, activities and guest programs, ensuring safe, engaging and well-organized experiences. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree or relevant hospitality, leisure or sports qualification, several years of supervisory experience, strong English communication skills and current first-aid or lifesaving knowledge. Experience in a luxury resort, beach destination, fitness, watersports or outdoor recreation is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to lead and train the team, maintain safety and service standards, coordinate activities for different guest groups, manage equipment and schedules, and respond professionally to guest needs. Flexibility, energy, creativity and a hands-on approach are important.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable surroundings and a strong emphasis on genuine hospitality. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent resorts and city hotels, including Shangri-La Boracay and Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. The company generally offers structured training, international service standards, employee benefits and opportunities for career development within its global network. Resort roles commonly include accommodation or staff facilities, meals, transportation or service-charge arrangements, depending on the property and employment package. Exact benefits, salary and working conditions vary by location, experience and contract terms.
The Philippines is an archipelago with strong opportunities in tourism, hotels, restaurants, diving, watersports, wellness and events, especially in Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol and Metro Manila. Hospitality work is usually guest-focused, team-oriented and fast-paced, with English widely used. Filipino culture values warmth, respect, family, community and hospitality. Island living offers beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food and a relaxed social lifestyle, although transport, healthcare and internet access can be more limited outside major areas. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants need standard employment documents and government registrations. Relocating to a resort island requires planning for housing, flights, banking, insurance and seasonal weather. Candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, transportation, service charge, contract length and visa sponsorship directly with Shangri-La before accepting an offer.
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