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Specific Duties & Responsibilities

1. Oversees the Operations Officer, supervisors, including determining workloads and schedules, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures. Also effectively evaluates the Operations Officer and supervisors, hires, and recommends disciplinary actions.

2. Plans and monitors execution of a wide variety of recreational programs, including meeting with external partners, community leaders, officers of other organizations or agencies, and strategizes course of action by working with supervisors to do actual legwork for activities.

3. Recommends policies, procedures, operational improvements and procurement plans to enhance the day-to-day operations, including maintenance, usage, cleaning and up keeping of the Beach Area, Main Pavilion, Seahorse Kiddie Village, Veda Spa, Pool Complex, Beach Area, Watersports Pavilion, Bike Park, Tennis Court, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreation facilities.

4. Analyzes and assesses program activities, including scheduling and budgeting of expenditures to ensure activities run smoothly.

5. When complaints are escalated by a supervisor or team leader, he/she responds through written or verbal channels.

6. Organizes and creates analysis reports based on documents submitted by the Operations Officer such as statistical studies, revenue reports, expenditure logs, work order monitoring, purchase request recording, and inventory.

7. Provides input into the development of budgets, including determining staffing and asset requirements.

8. Ensures protocols are followed in the registration of activities, filling out of forms, implementation of activity programs, recording, reporting, and proper filing of documents.

9. Maintains high standard of safety for clients and employees. Plans measures to eliminate unsafe work environments and unsafe acts.

10. Instructs and leads supervisors in the performance of assigned duties and checks on the completion of work.

11. Monitors and organizes work assignments and outputs of the Copywriter on a daily basis. Ensures the Copywriter receives support in provision of supplies, equipment, and other tools necessary to improve, expedite, and maintain high quality of outputs to be approved by the Recreation and Activity Manager.

12. Formulates training and development plans for staff enhancement through seminars, workshops, field trips, exposure activities and other means of learning. Ensures licenses of lifeguards, boat operators, skippers, radio handlers, divers and other skilled employees are renewed on time.

13. To present and maintain a professional appearance and demeanour, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.

14. Actively research on new trends in the market in terms of activity offerings, watersports options, sports, and operation of spas, game rooms, souvenir shops, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, and other related facilities.

Must be willing to perform any duties deemed necessary by the Company, regardless if not explicitly stipulated in the Job Description.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php30, Php40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Discounted lunch
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Staff meals provided

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is renowned for its heartfelt commitment to hospitality, high-style surroundings, and discreet, personalized service. We operate hotels and resorts globally under five sub-brands: Dusit Thani, Dusit Devarana, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, and ASAI Hotels. Each property offers a uniquely special stay, unified by our group-wide brand promise of 'Always Gracious,' ensuring service that is warm, attentive, and gracious.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Cebu for a Spa & Recreation Manager. The Spa & Recreation Manager will oversee the daily operations of the spa and recreational services. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating therapeutic recreation activities, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality customer service. The role also involves handling guest communications and maintaining an inviting and relaxing environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory Skills and Budgeting experience
• Strong skills in Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation coordination
• Excellent Communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively within a team
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Recreation Management, or related field is preferred
• Previous experience in a spa, hospitality, or recreation environment is beneficial

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all the sections under his/her supervision in the recreation, entertainment, sports and activities in the hotel.
• Supervises the staff conducting all activities, entertainment, and sports.
• Delegates work and assignments to the staff.
• Plans future activities.
• Prepares for publication a variety of brochures, posters, news releases, flyers, website and related communications regarding recreation programs.
• Develops, prepares, and justifies a budget for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for entire recreation operations of the hotel.
• Responsible for all equipment under Recreation's care.
• Supervises the sports program and the sports center.
• Attends all meeting as required.
• Acts as M.C. at functions.
• Makes regular inspection of the area under direct supervision.
• Train all new staff and provide a regular training to all members in sport team to improve job performance and meet hotel standards.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces monthly reports on the operation of the department.
• Reports directly to and communicates with the Director of Rooms on all pertinent matters affecting Recreation.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.

COMMERCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for knowing the monthly Budgeted Income and Expenses and ensuring the department meets the targeted figures.
• Preparation of the departmental annual budget, including anticipated revenue and expenses for Recreation area.
• To drive revenue initiatives using the resources of the hotel. Revenue opportunities will be capitalized from both hotels guests and the exploring of outside business opportunities.

HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and trains team member. Conducts on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintains a record of progress for each staff.
• To evaluate all Recreation team member after training-performance knowledge and potential.
• To oversee and check that all Recreation team member are on duty at their station and involved in activities projects or guest interaction.
• Oversee monthly rosters of staff schedules.

RELATIONSHIP

• Interacts and responsible for the safety of the guests and employees.
• Relays information on activities to guests.
• Contacts outside entertainers for work in the hotel and arranges their payment.
• Arranges and supervises all activities and entertainment for special occasions, e.g., Christmas and New Year.
• Arranges and supervises all activities connected to special requests for groups, or other guests.
• Arranges and attends all Recreation functions.

OTHERS

• Continuous learning through own IDP.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Represents Dusit's brand and its values at all times. We will establish relationships and foremost and we will deliver an exceptional guest experience and promote Thai graciousness.

COMPANY'S CULTURE

• Communicate and fully embracing the Company's culture (our Vision, our Mission and our Values), leads by example and cascade to all your subordinates. – "Proud to belong and to contribute"

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to Dust Internet and E-mail policy. Ensure Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Recreation, Leisure Management, or related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a hotel recreation, activities or sports management.
• Excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Fluent in English.
• Computer literacy.
• Good general health. Be able to perform hard physical work, stamina to walk and stand for long periods of time and the ability to participate in activities.

Date Posted

September 29, 2025

Location

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Division

Health and Wellness

Minimum Experience

3 Year

Qualification

Master's Degree

Career Level

Officer, Manager

Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all the sections under his/her supervision in the recreation, entertainment, sports and activities in the hotel.
• Supervises the staff conducting all activities, entertainment, and sports.
• Delegates work and assignments to the staff.
• Plans future activities.
• Prepares for publication a variety of brochures, posters, news releases, flyers, website and related communications regarding recreation programs.
• Develops, prepares, and justifies a budget for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for entire recreation operations of the hotel.
• Responsible for all equipment under Recreation's care.
• Supervises the sports program and the sports center.
• Attends all meeting as required.
• Acts as M.C. at functions.
• Makes regular inspection of the area under direct supervision.
• Train all new staff and provide a regular training to all members in sport team to improve job performance and meet hotel standards.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Produces monthly reports on the operation of the department.
• Reports directly to and communicates with the Director of Rooms on all pertinent matters affecting Recreation.

Technical Responsibilities

• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing the monthly Budgeted Income and Expenses and ensuring the department meets the targeted figures.
• Preparation of the departmental annual budget, including anticipated revenue and expenses for Recreation area.
• To drive revenue initiatives using the resources of the hotel. Revenue opportunities will be capitalized from both hotels guests and the exploring of outside business opportunities.

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Develops and trains team member. Conducts on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintains a record of progress for each staff.
• To evaluate all Recreation team member after training-performance knowledge and potential.
• To oversee and check that all Recreation team member are on duty at their station and involved in activities projects or guest interaction.
• Oversee monthly rosters of staff schedules.

RELATIONSHIP

• Interacts and responsible for the safety of the guests and employees.
• Relays information on activities to guests.
• Contacts outside entertainers for work in the hotel and arranges their payment.
• Arranges and supervises all activities and entertainment for special occasions, e.g., Christmas and New Year.
• Arranges and supervises all activities connected to special requests for groups, or other guests.
• Arranges and attends all Recreation functions.

Others

• Continuous learning through own IDP.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.

Accountabilities

• Represents Dusit's brand and its values at all times. We will establish relationships and foremost and we will deliver an exceptional guest experience and promote Thai graciousness.

Company's Culture

• Communicate and fully embracing the Company's culture (our Vision, our Mission and our Values), leads by example and cascade to all your subordinates. – "Proud to belong and to contribute"

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to Dust Internet and E-mail policy. Ensure Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Recreation, Leisure Management, or related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a hotel recreation, activities or sports management.
• Excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Fluent in English.
• Computer literacy.
• Good general health. Be able to perform hard physical work, stamina to walk and stand for long periods of time and the ability to participate in activities.

1. Oversees the Operations Officer, supervisors, including determining workloads and schedules, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures. Also effectively evaluates the Operations Officer and supervisors, hires, and recommends disciplinary actions.

2. Plans and monitors execution of a wide variety of recreational programs, including meeting with external partners, community leaders, officers of other organizations or agencies, and strategizes course of action by working with supervisors to do actual legwork for activities.

3. Recommends policies, procedures, operational improvements and procurement plans to enhance the day-to-day operations, including maintenance, usage, cleaning and up keeping of the Beach Area, Main Pavilion, Seahorse Kiddie Village, Veda Spa, Pool Complex, Beach Area, Watersports Pavilion, Bike Park, Tennis Court, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreation facilities.

4. Analyzes and assesses program activities, including scheduling and budgeting of expenditures to ensure activities run smoothly.

5. When complaints are escalated by a supervisor or team leader, he/she responds through written or verbal channels.

6. Organizes and creates analysis reports based on documents submitted by the Operations Officer such as statistical studies, revenue reports, expenditure logs, work order monitoring, purchase request recording, and inventory.

7. Provides input into the development of budgets, including determining staffing and asset requirements.

8. Ensures protocols are followed in the registration of activities, filling out of forms, implementation of activity programs, recording, reporting, and proper filing of documents.

9. Maintains high standard of safety for clients and employees. Plans measures to eliminate unsafe work environments and unsafe acts.

10. Instructs and leads supervisors in the performance of assigned duties and checks on the completion of work.

11. Monitors and organizes work assignments and outputs of the Copywriter on a daily basis. Ensures the Copywriter receives support in provision of supplies, equipment, and other tools necessary to improve, expedite, and maintain high quality of outputs to be approved by the Recreation and Activity Manager.

12. Formulates training and development plans for staff enhancement through seminars, workshops, field trips, exposure activities and other means of learning. Ensures licenses of lifeguards, boat operators, skippers, radio handlers, divers and other skilled employees are renewed on time.

13. To present and maintain a professional appearance and demeanour, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.

14. Actively research on new trends in the market in terms of activity offerings, watersports options, sports, and operation of spas, game rooms, souvenir shops, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, and other related facilities.

Must be willing to perform any duties deemed necessary by the Company, regardless if not explicitly stipulated in the Job Description.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From Php30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Pay raise

Work Location: In person