Sports & Recreation Manager

Role summary

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The Sports & Recreation Manager is expected to lead the resort’s recreational activities, including sports, fitness, outdoor programs and guest excursions, while ensuring excellent service and safe operations. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, sports management, recreation or a related field, together with several years of supervisory experience in a resort, hotel or leisure environment. The successful candidate should have strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, practical knowledge of recreation and water-safety procedures, and the ability to train and motivate a multicultural team. Flexibility, professionalism, good guest-relations skills and willingness to work weekends, holidays and changing shifts are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international destinations. Its properties are known for premium accommodation, attentive service, extensive dining, wellness facilities and locally influenced guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates several prominent properties, including resorts and city hotels, and employs teams across rooms, food and beverage, recreation, engineering, finance and management. The company promotes its Shangri-La hospitality culture, which emphasizes genuine care, personalized service, teamwork and professional development. Depending on the property, employees may receive service-charge participation, meals, training, staff accommodation or other benefits. Exact compensation and benefits for a Sports & Recreation Manager vary by resort, experience and the final employment package.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in resorts, hotels, diving, wellness, food and beverage, events and tourism, particularly in Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol and major cities. Hospitality work is service-oriented and team-based, with a friendly culture that values respect, warmth and personal relationships. Island life can be rewarding, with beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed pace, although transport, healthcare access, internet reliability and higher prices for imported goods may vary outside urban areas. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and an appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa; requirements should be confirmed with the employer and Philippine immigration authorities. Relocating staff should budget for housing, flights, insurance and local transport, and clarify accommodation, meals, service charge, contract length and repatriation terms before accepting an offer.