Sports & Recreation Manager

Role summary

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The Sports & Recreation Manager oversees the resort’s sports, leisure and recreational activities, ensuring safe, engaging and well-organized experiences for guests. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, sports management or a related field, together with several years of supervisory experience in a hotel, resort, club or recreation environment. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, knowledge of water and land-based activities, and current first-aid or lifesaving certification where relevant. The role expects excellent guest service, effective team scheduling, activity planning, equipment control, safety compliance and coordination with other resort departments. Experience in a luxury or international resort and the ability to work flexible hours are advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and distinctive properties ranging from city hotels to beachfront resorts. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known destinations including Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu; Shangri-La Boracay; and Shangri-La The Fort in Manila. Its resorts typically offer accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, recreation programs, meeting spaces and family-oriented experiences. Employees work in an international environment where guest satisfaction, teamwork, professionalism and attention to detail are strongly emphasized. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, service charge and accommodation or relocation support, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other tourism destinations, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, wellness and recreation. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island living can provide warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social lifestyle, although transport, internet access and healthcare vary between locations. Cebu and Boracay have strong resort employment markets, while Manila offers broader corporate and career options. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) work visa; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Philippine immigration authorities is essential. Relocating candidates should budget for housing, transport, health insurance and travel between islands. Local employment contracts may include meals, accommodation, service charge or staff transport.