The Sports & Recreation Manager is responsible for planning and managing sports, leisure and recreational activities, ensuring guests receive safe, enjoyable and well-organised experiences. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in recreation, hospitality, sports management or a related field, together with several years of supervisory experience in a resort, hotel or leisure environment. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, sound knowledge of health and safety procedures, and the ability to coordinate activities, equipment, staff and suppliers. Experience with water sports, fitness programmes, guest entertainment or resort recreation is advantageous. The role expects a hands-on, energetic and guest-focused manager who can maintain high service standards, develop attractive programmes and respond confidently to operational issues.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across the world. Its properties are known for refined service, comfortable accommodation, extensive dining, wellness facilities and strong attention to guest experience. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established luxury hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu and Boracay. The company promotes its philosophy of genuine care, often expressed through personalised hospitality and respect for local culture. Employees generally work in structured, international environments with opportunities for training, career development and movement between properties. A Sports & Recreation Manager would typically work closely with rooms, food and beverage, spa, engineering, security and guest-relations teams to deliver safe and engaging leisure experiences while supporting the resort’s commercial and service objectives.
The Philippines offers varied opportunities in resort operations, tourism, food and beverage, wellness, recreation and hotel management, particularly in Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Manila and other coastal destinations. Filipino culture is warm, community-oriented and strongly influenced by family, hospitality, music and English-language communication. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle, although transport, healthcare access, utilities and supplies may be less convenient outside major centres. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate employment visa; requirements can change, so confirmation with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer is essential. Relocating staff should budget for housing, deposits, local transport, health insurance and occasional travel to larger cities. Resort employers may provide accommodation, meals, transport, flights or relocation assistance, but these benefits should be confirmed in the written offer.
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