The Sports & Recreation Manager oversees resort sports, leisure and recreational activities, ensuring guests receive safe, engaging and high-quality experiences. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in sports management, hospitality, leisure management or a related field, along with several years of supervisory experience in a resort, hotel, club or recreation facility. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, practical knowledge of sports and water-based activities, and a sound understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures. The role expects someone energetic, guest-focused and commercially aware, capable of managing equipment, activity schedules, instructors, budgets and service standards while developing new programs that improve guest satisfaction and revenue.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities and family-oriented experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Resort & Spa. The company places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, service excellence, employee development and responsible operations. Depending on the property, employees may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, healthcare support, service charge and accommodation or relocation assistance. A Sports & Recreation Manager would typically work closely with rooms, food and beverage, spa, engineering and sales teams to strengthen the overall resort experience.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other major tourism destinations. Resort roles are particularly available in guest services, food and beverage, recreation, diving, wellness, engineering and management. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although accommodation in popular destinations can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged after an employment offer. Relocating candidates should confirm housing, insurance, tax obligations, transport and dependent-visa options with the employer. The country has a tropical climate, so preparation for heat, humidity and seasonal typhoons is important.
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