Recreation Manager

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ is an uplifted extension of the Avani brand with Avani+ Fares being one of few within the brand and is the first such branded resort in the Maldives The resort will have 200 keys and multiple F&B outlets as well as Spa, Recreation Diving and Water Sports Facilities Avani teams pride themselves as Open-minded, Upbeat and Genuine. 

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Prior experience in the same role for at least two years.

+ Diploma or Degree in physical education, sports, or recreation.

+ Expertise in wellness activities, physiotherapy, or nutrition is an added advantage.

+ Computer literate and competent in learning new software programs.

We are Upbeat - We are Open-Minded - We are Genuine