The Sports & Recreation Manager oversees resort sports, fitness, leisure and recreational activities, ensuring safe, engaging experiences for guests and residents. 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 hotel, resort, gym or leisure facility. Candidates should have strong knowledge of fitness and recreational programming, staff leadership, budgeting, health and safety procedures, and customer service. Experience with water sports, outdoor activities, events and international resort operations is advantageous. The role expects an energetic, organized and guest-focused manager who can develop new activities, maintain equipment standards, coordinate schedules and motivate a diverse team.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness and leisure facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu and Boracay, serving business travelers, families, couples and luxury holiday guests. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, genuine care, attention to detail and strong guest engagement. Depending on the property, staff may receive meals, uniforms, training, service charge participation and other hotel benefits. Career opportunities are available across rooms, food and beverage, recreation, engineering, sales and corporate functions.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across major destinations including Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Bohol, Mindanao and Metro Manila. Resorts commonly recruit staff in guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, recreation, diving, engineering, sales and wellness. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in hotels and business. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, relaxed communities and a lower cost of living than many international resort destinations, although transport, healthcare and internet access vary by island. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants require standard employment documents and government registrations. Candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, transportation, service charge, medical coverage and contract terms before relocating. Wet and dry seasons, typhoons and limited flights should also be considered when choosing a remote island position.
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