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Head of Activities – Luxury Beach Club in Greece – Summer 2025

Employer
Peligoni Club
Location
Greece
Salary
£32,000 per annum + Accommodation
Closing date
13 Feb 2025

Job Details

Head of Activities – Luxury Beach Club in Greece – Summer 2025 

The Peligoni Club is a holiday destination for all ages and we offer a daily programme of activities that encourage guests to get to know each other in a relaxed environment. All of our activities are opt-in meaning guests can pick and choose what they want to get involved in.

We are looking for an Activities Manager to join our year-round permanent team. They will oversee the club's waterfront operations, childcare programme, and sports and fitness activities. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, strong leadership, and a guest-centric approach.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will work closely with your team to design, implement, and manage an exceptional programme of activities, while maintaining safety, operational efficiency, and financial accountability.

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

General

  • Be the direct report for the Waterfront Manager, Childcare Manager and Head of Sport and provide them with ongoing support and mentorship
  • Collaborate with department heads to design and implement an engaging and cohesive activities program, encompassing water sports, childcare, tennis, biking, and fitness
  • Prioritise guest experience in all aspects of activity planning and delivery, ensuring every service reflects the club’s ethos and standards
  • Regularly review equipment, facilities, and guest feedback to ensure quality and safety across all activities
  • Participate in the recruitment process, including screening applicants, conducting interviews, and verifying qualifications to build a strong team
  • Respond to guest queries and complaints in an effective and efficient manner
  • Encourage and maintain good communication across all departments
  • Uphold and champion club standards as a whole

Waterfront Operations

  • Oversee pre-season preparation of the waterfront and related equipment
  • Review and enhance existing safety standards and SOPs, ensuring their effective implementation and compliance
  • Develop and execute the seasonal training plan (pre-season and continuous), including training logs and checklists
  • Implement and manage an effective equipment maintenance plan
  • Liaise with third party support providers (i.e. for boat maintenance)
  • Manage the guest booking system for watersports sessions, ensuring smooth scheduling
  • Oversee accurate pricing, charging, and reporting for motorised sports
  • Create and enforce contingency plans, including compensation structures, for weather-related disruptions
  • Handle accident reporting and subsequent action plans
  • Manage staff rotas to ensure appropriate coverage, considering labour costs

Childcare

  • Collaborate with TARKA (childcare partnership) to manage logistics, including flights, accommodation, and activity planning
  • Ensure timely ordering and stock control of resources required for TARKA activities
  • Review and enhance existing policies, procedures and safety standards, ensuring their effective implementation and compliance
  • Support the Creche Manager in overseeing babysitting logistics
  • Monitor cleanliness and hygiene standards across childcare areas
  • Oversee accurate charging for childcare services
  • Handle accident reporting and implement follow-up actions

Financial Oversight

  • Analyse P&L reports for all activity-related areas
  • Work within budget parameters to ensure cost-effective operations without compromising service quality
  • Promote membership upgrades and upselling opportunities across activities
  • Prepare reports and updates for the General Manager, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement

Peligoni is a small team and as such you will be expected to carry out additional duties as and when required. As a member of the full time operations team you are expected to represent and uphold company ethos and policy at all times, lead by example and provide the necessary support to the rest of the operations team and all departments within the club.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience in managing multi-faceted activity operations, preferably in the hospitality, leisure, or resort industries.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and encourage collaboration.
  • Knowledge of watersports operations and safety standards is essential
  • Background in childcare programming is a significant advantage
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a guest-focused approach.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary £32,000 per annum
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Travel Insurance, when travelling to/from Zakynthos for work purposes
  • Accommodation and meals during the summer season
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme

After one year in service:

  • Up to £350 per year towards return flights for family who are visiting the Club
  • Two complimentary membership packages (per year), with watersports upgrades, at the Peligoni Club during the low season
  • Friends and family discounts on Sand & Stone Escapes Stays, Peligoni accommodation, membership packages at The Peligoni Club and F&B at The Peligoni Club.
  • Annual Sand & Stone Escapes Voucher

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