Recreation Assistant Manager

Company Description

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.

As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, FAENA The Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

Job Description

We are hiring for an Recreation Assistant Manager who will be responsible for supporting the strategic and daily operations of the Recreation Department, with an emphasis on Kids Club and Youth Club supervision. This includes overseeing activity programming, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing a team of attendants, engaging with families, and maintaining beautifully presented recreation environments. Working closely with the Recreation Manager, this role ensures that families enjoy an extraordinary, safe, and memorable experience aligned with FAENA’s signature excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Recreation Manager in the overall leadership and operational management of the Recreation Department.
• Supervise Kids Club and Youth Club teams in delivering engaging, age‑appropriate experiences for children and teens.
• Treat all children, youth, and parents with warmth, professionalism, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Curate, oversee, and support creative recreational programs that foster confidence, imagination, and social interaction.
• Ensure all registration, consent, and medical forms are accurately completed and properly stored.
• Monitor club operations to ensure guest safety, proactively preventing and responding to injuries or incidents.
• Ensure team participation in mandatory trainings, briefings, and departmental meetings.
• Maintain pristine, inspiring, and safe Kids & Youth Club environments that reflect FAENA luxury standards.
• Log, document, and escalate incidents, guest concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
• Oversee proper sign‑in and sign‑out procedures, ensuring the security of all children at all times.
• Guide attendants on elegant organization, storage, and care of toys, equipment, and materials.
• Assign and supervise housekeeping duties within all Kids & Youth Club spaces.
• Ensure all equipment, toys, and facilities are sanitized, maintained, and inspected regularly.
• Engage directly with children and teenagers in a polished, positive, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate calm leadership and sound judgment in emergency or unexpected situations.
• Ensure team members are physically capable of interacting safely and attentively with children.
• Complete all operational documentation, reports, and logs accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recreation, Kids Club, or youth programming within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Background in Early Childhood Education, Recreation, or Luxury Hospitality preferred.
• High School or College Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Hospitality, Management, Tourism, or related fields.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR/AED, Emergency First Aid at Work and Advanced First Aid at Work.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities with a service-driven mindset.
• Refined guest communication skills—verbal, non-verbal, and interpersonal.
• High safety awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.
• Creative approach to activity programming and guest engagement.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong physical stamina and polished professional presence.