Director Of Recreation - Kids Club

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island:

On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theatre, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Director of Recreation – Kids Club to lead the resort’s Kids Club and Beach Activity operations.

This leadership role is responsible for delivering a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children, while creating memorable, high-quality experiences for families. The Director will oversee all aspects of programming, operations, and team leadership, ensuring seamless service execution in alignment with Wynn’s luxury standards.

With a strong focus on innovation and service excellence, this role will drive the development of engaging, age-appropriate experiences, foster a high-performing team culture, and uphold the warmth, consistency, and attention to detail expected of a Forbes Five-Star destination.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide strategic leadership across Kids Club and Beach Activity operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, and high-quality guest environment.
• Curate and continuously enhance innovative, age-appropriate programs that support children’s social, physical, and cognitive development.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, and facility management, ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery.
• Establish and uphold rigorous safety standards, ensuring full compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team through recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with Wynn’s service values.
• Ensure accurate operational record-keeping, including attendance and incident reporting, and respond to all situations with professionalism and care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and families at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, ensuring transparency and a highly personalized guest experience.
• Drive operational excellence through the development and continuous enhancement of policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with overall resort operations and guest experience delivery.
• Monitor performance standards and guest feedback, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and service innovation.
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Recreation Management, Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in recreation, hospitality, or a related field, including at least 2 years in children focused or youth program operations.
• Recognised certifications in Lifeguard Rescue, CPR, AED, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong leadership capability, with proven experience building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering service excellence in a luxury hospitality environment.
• The ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting while maintaining the highest standards of safety and guest experience.
  
  

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits . The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant s seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.

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