Recreation Assistant, Health Club

Role summary

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The Recreation Assistant supports the daily operation of Shangri-La Singapore’s health club and recreational facilities. Responsibilities typically include welcoming members and hotel guests, explaining fitness equipment and facilities, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, checking facility conditions, assisting with bookings and activities, and responding courteously to guest requests. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, a service-oriented attitude, and an interest in health, fitness, or leisure operations. Previous experience in a hotel, gym, sports centre, or customer-facing role is advantageous. The role may require flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays, along with basic emergency-response awareness and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About the employer

Shangri-La Singapore is a luxury five-star hotel located near Orchard Road, operated by Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company founded in Asia. The hotel is known for its landscaped grounds, extensive guest facilities, restaurants, event spaces, and warm Asian-inspired service. It serves business travellers, leisure guests, families, and long-stay visitors, with a large team working across accommodation, food and beverage, recreation, events, and support functions. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hospitality standards and opportunities for training and career development. The Recreation Assistant role is likely based in the hotel’s health club, supporting guests and members while helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and professional leisure environment.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, food and beverage, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, neighbourhoods, cuisine, and languages. Living standards are high, public transport is excellent, and the city is clean, safe, and convenient, although rent and daily expenses can be substantial. New arrivals commonly live in shared apartments or rooms near MRT stations. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and the role. The employer normally submits the application, and approval is required before starting work. Candidates should confirm accommodation, insurance, pass eligibility, and contract details before relocating.