RECREATION MANAGER
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About the Role
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort seeks a Recreation Manager to oversee sports and recreation activities, create unique guest experiences, lead the children's program, and drive revenue.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the smooth running of the Sports & Recreations department on a day to day basis to achieve the highest possible levels of guest satisfaction
- Create new, unique and interesting recreation activities that draw upon the best cultural, sporting or other offerings of the area
- Position the sports and leisure offering as a differentiator and competitive advantage for the hotel
- Ensure outsourced service providers are of good quality
- Lead the implementation of all health and safety codes in sports and leisure activities
- Take the lead on the Anantara Children program
- Train and assist in the evaluation of attendants who work with fitness programs
- Supervise instructors and all other associates helping with activities
- Monitor the success of activity programs through participation and guest feedback
- Prepare and circulate clear information to guests about events
- Work closely to promote the Spa offering to maximize guest satisfaction and revenue
- Prepare yearly budget for the department and drive revenues
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role at a luxury resort or hotel in the UAE
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication skills and guest engagement abilities
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
- CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or willing to obtain)
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Company Description
- A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations.
Job Description
- Recreation Manager
- Full time
- Company Location: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the smooth running of the Sports & Recreations department on a day to day basis to achieve the highest possible levels of guest satisfaction.
- Create new, unique and interesting recreation activities that draw upon the best cultural, sporting or other offerings of the area in which the hotel is located.
- To continually be positioning the sports and leisure offering as a differentiator and a point of competitive advantage for the hotel.
- Ensure outsourced service providers are of good quality.
- To have complete knowledge of the products and services offered by the hotel.
- To lead the implementation of all health and safety codes in the sports and leisure activities of the hotel, and to take full and complete care of children.
- Take the lead on the Anantara Children program.
- Ensure that all activities are performed in a safe environment using proper safety techniques.
- Train and assist in the evaluation of attendants who work with fitness programs.
- Supervise instructors and all other associates help with any activities or functions arranged via Sports & Recreations.
- Use qualified attendants in all areas where relevant qualifications are required, i.e. Fitness leader, Aerobics Instructors, Lifeguard.
- Monitor the success of the activity’s programs through the number of participants per scheduled event and through guests’ feedback.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role at a luxury resort or hotel in the UAE
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication skills and guest engagement abilities.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or willing to obtain).
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