Recreation Assistant

Job Description

The Recreation Assistant supports the hotel’s leisure and recreational facilities, helping guests enjoy safe, welcoming and well-organised activities. Typical duties may include assisting with swimming pool, fitness, children’s and outdoor programmes, preparing equipment, monitoring guest safety, explaining facility rules and maintaining clean activity areas. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, a friendly and energetic personality, and the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Experience in hotel recreation, leisure, sports, childcare or customer service is useful. Basic first aid, CPR or lifeguard knowledge would be an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to be attentive, physically active, safety-conscious, adaptable and committed to providing excellent guest service.

Company Info

Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA is an upscale Accor property located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia. The hotel combines Swiss-inspired hospitality with local Malaysian influences and serves business travellers, families, airline passengers, groups and conference guests. Its facilities typically include accommodation, restaurants, meeting and convention spaces, leisure amenities and guest services designed for both short stays and events. As part of Accor, one of the world’s major hospitality groups, the hotel offers employees exposure to international operating standards, structured training and career opportunities across a global network of brands. The workplace is multicultural and service-focused, with strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, safety and professional presentation. Recreation staff contribute to the overall resort-style experience by helping guests use the hotel’s leisure facilities comfortably and safely.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, retail, transport and service-sector opportunities, especially around Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and major resort destinations. Its culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous traditions, with Islam as the official religion and English commonly used in hotels and business. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, although Kuala Lumpur and island resorts can be more expensive. Malaysia’s islands provide beaches, diving, nature and relaxed coastal living, while mainland cities offer stronger career networks and public transport. Foreign employees normally need an employment pass or other work authorisation arranged by the sponsoring employer before starting work; requirements depend on nationality, salary and role. Candidates should confirm accommodation, medical coverage, transport, service charge and visa support in the employment contract. Local food, tropical weather and respectful, modest behaviour are important parts of settling in.