Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is a refined beachfront retreat on the quieter edge of Chaweng, where contemporary island luxury is shaped by Koh Samui’s Sino-Thai heritage and open-air, garden-framed living. Recognised with One MICHELIN Key and ranked among Thailand’s Top 10 resorts in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, the resort is home to signature experiences including Tree Tops Signature Dining - the island’s only treetop restaurant - and The Singing Bird Lounge, officially recognised as a filming location for The White Lotus Season 3.

Job Description

• 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 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 in particular 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 via the Sports & Recreations.
• Use qualified attendants in all areas where relevant

qualifications

are required, i.e. Fitness leader, Aerobic Instructors, Lifeguard.
• Monitor the success of the activities 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 Sports & Recreations
• Be prepared to assume other Sports & Recreations duties or responsibilities as requested by management.
• Prepare yearly budget for department.
• Drive revenues of the department.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Sports Science or related field.
At least 5 years' experience on a similar role with a 5 star hotel
Physically fit
Very good organization and leadership skills
Service oriented

Recreation Manager