Recreation Manager

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Avani+ Fares Maldives employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

+ Oversee the smooth running of the Sports and Recreation 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 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 Avani+ Fares Maldives 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 Team Members helping with any activities or functions arranged via the Sports & Recreations.

+ Use qualified attendants in all areas where relevant qualifications are required, i.e., Fitness leader, Fitness 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 Avani+ Fares Maldives 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 Sports & Recreations

+ Be prepared to assume other Sports & Recreations duties or responsibilities as requested by management.

+ Conduct personal fitness/ wellness sessions and create training and recreational programs for guests.

+ Drive revenues of the department.

+ Anticipate guests’ needs and respond with genuine and modern hospitality.