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Spa & Recreation Trainee
Role summary
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The Spa & Recreation Trainee supports daily activities across the resort’s spa, fitness and recreation areas, helping maintain excellent guest service and safe, well-organised facilities. Candidates will typically be studying or starting a career in hospitality, tourism, sports, wellness or a related field. Good English, a professional appearance, enthusiasm for guest interaction and willingness to learn are expected; Spanish or other languages are advantageous. The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekends and seasonal demands, along with a proactive, reliable attitude. Basic knowledge of fitness, leisure or spa operations is helpful. Candidates must meet Spanish work or internship requirements and be comfortable working in an international luxury-resort environment.
Can I work in the Balearic Islands?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.
Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Balearic Islands
Usual for the Balearic Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not standard; required with the seasonal permit |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals customary |
| Flights | Only with the seasonal permit |
| Service charge | Small pooled tips |
| Contract | Permanent seasonal (fijo discontinuo), recalled each season |
| Leave | 30 days; pay in 14 instalments |
| Income tax | About 17% to 20% in all |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Balearic Islands
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort
The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort is a luxury beachfront resort in Costa d’en Blanes, near Palma, Mallorca. It operates under The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s luxury hospitality brand, known for personalised service, elegant surroundings and refined guest experiences. The resort combines premium accommodation with restaurants, leisure facilities, pools, wellness services and access to Mallorca’s coastline and nearby golf opportunities. Employees work with international guests and colleagues in a polished, service-focused setting. Marriott typically provides structured operational training, brand standards and opportunities to develop a long-term hospitality career. For trainees, the property offers practical exposure to spa, recreation and luxury-resort operations, while requiring flexibility, attention to detail and a consistently professional approach.