The Sports & Recreation Manager is responsible for planning and managing recreational activities, sports programs, equipment, facilities, and guest experiences at Shangri-La in the Philippines. Candidates should have a background in hospitality, recreation, sports management, or a related field, together with supervisory experience in a resort, hotel, club, or leisure environment. Strong leadership, organization, communication, and customer-service skills are expected. The role may require coordinating fitness and outdoor activities, supervising instructors, maintaining safety standards, managing schedules and budgets, and responding professionally to guest needs. Experience with water-based activities, first aid, and health and safety procedures would be advantageous.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. Its properties are known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and destination-focused guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates premium city and resort properties, including hotels in Manila and destinations such as Boracay and Cebu. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, employee development, cultural awareness, operational excellence, and responsible business practices. Employees may receive structured training, accommodation or staff facilities depending on the property, meals, benefits, and opportunities for internal career progression. Exact benefits, reporting lines, and working conditions vary by hotel and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.
The Philippines offers opportunities in resorts, hotels, tourism, restaurants, diving, marine recreation, wellness, and event management, particularly in Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Bohol, and Manila. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Southeast Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Island living can provide a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, warm weather, beaches, and water activities, although transport, internet reliability, healthcare access, and supply costs may vary between islands. Foreign hires normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while requirements differ by nationality and contract. Employers commonly assist with immigration documentation. New arrivals should budget for deposits, transport, medical insurance, and occasional travel to larger cities. Candidates should verify accommodation, meals, relocation support, visa sponsorship, salary taxes, and emergency arrangements directly with the resort before accepting an offer.
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