Director of Recreation

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The Director of Recreation is responsible for planning, managing and promoting leisure, sports and recreational activities across Splash Beach Resort Phuket. The role typically requires strong resort or hotel experience, preferably in recreation, activities, entertainment or guest services, together with leadership, budgeting and team-management skills. Candidates should understand safe activity operations, guest engagement, equipment control and service standards. Experience with children’s activities, water-based recreation, fitness programming or resort entertainment is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to create attractive activity schedules, maintain high safety standards, coordinate with other departments, manage operating costs and deliver memorable experiences for families and international guests. Strong communication skills, creativity, organization, problem-solving ability and fluent English are expected; additional languages and relevant safety certifications are advantageous.

About the employer

Splash Beach Resort Phuket is a large beachfront resort located on Mai Khao Beach in northwestern Phuket, close to Phuket International Airport. The property is known for its family-oriented atmosphere, accommodation options, restaurants, event facilities and extensive water-based leisure offerings, including Splash Jungle Water Park. The resort serves holidaymakers, families, groups and event guests, with a strong focus on recreation, entertainment and convenient full-service hospitality. As part of the Accor network, employment may provide access to international hotel standards, structured training and broader career opportunities within the group, depending on the operating arrangement and position. Resort teams typically work across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales, guest activities and leisure operations. Employees should expect a multicultural environment, guest-focused service expectations and the operational demands of a busy seasonal destination resort.