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Activity & Recreation Manager

at Knewin in UAE
Posted on January 10, 2024

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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. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery. Job Description • 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 provides are of good quality. • To have a 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 programme. • 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 helping with any activities or functions arranged. • 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. Make necessary adjustments to maintain top quality, fun filled and original programs for hotel guests. • Prepare and circulate clear information to guests of the events offered by the hotel in conjunction with the Anantara Concierge. • Work closely to promote our Spa offering to ensure that we maximize guest satisfaction and hotel revenue by enabling our guests to experience our spa. • Develop and maintain a strong working environment with the other departments. • Ensure appropriate staffing given the activities on offer and the guest mix in the hotel • Ensure proper accounting procedures are followed when collecting of charging fees for Recreations • Be prepared to assume other Recreation’s duties or responsibilities as requested by management. • Prepare yearly budget for department. • Drive revenues of the department. Qualifications • A bachelor's degree in recreation management, leisure studies, hospitality, or a related field. • Experience in managing recreational programs, preferably in a similar setting such as a Resorts or Hotels. • Ability to lead a team, mentor staff, and coordinate various activities while ensuring they align with the organization's goals. • Proficiency in designing, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs suitable for different age groups and interests. • Experience in managing budgets, allocating resources effectively, and optimizing costs without compromising quality. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with staff, clients, and external vendors or partners. • Understanding of safety regulations, ensuring all activities comply with relevant laws and standards, and implementing proper risk management protocols. Additional Information Located in a Remote Location #J-18808-Ljbffr

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