Sports & Recreation Supervisor

Role summary

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The Sports & Recreation Supervisor oversees daily recreational activities, sports facilities, equipment, and guest programs at Shangri-La. Candidates typically need hospitality or recreation experience, strong communication skills, first-aid knowledge, and the ability to organize safe, enjoyable activities for guests of different ages and abilities. Experience in resorts, fitness, water sports, or leisure operations is advantageous. The role requires leadership, excellent customer service, reliable organization, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to supervise team members, maintain equipment and facilities, resolve guest concerns professionally, promote activities, and follow Shangri-La’s safety, service, and operational standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other markets. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive properties in urban and resort destinations. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts offers careers across guest services, food and beverage, recreation, engineering, finance, sales, and leadership. In the Philippines, its properties include major city and island resorts that serve leisure travelers, business guests, families, and events. Employees generally work in a structured, service-focused environment with opportunities for training, internal mobility, and international exposure. Benefits and exact working conditions vary by property, position, and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers varied opportunities in resort hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, wellness, marine recreation, and hotel support services. Popular destinations include Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Bohol, Siargao, and parts of Mindanao, while Manila provides broader corporate and training opportunities. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English, Spanish, Asian, and American traditions. Island life often means warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a slower pace, although transport, internet, healthcare, and supplies can be less convenient outside major centers. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers usually guide approved hires through documentation, accommodation, relocation, and local registration requirements.