Sport Manager

Are you passionate about sports, fitness, and creating memorable experiences for people? Royal Caribbean is looking for an energetic and experienced Sports Manager to lead our onboard Sports & Fitness Program.

In this role, you will oversee all Sports Deck activities, manage and develop a diverse team, ensure safety compliance, and deliver engaging sports and recreational experiences for guests of all ages. You will work closely with the Cruise Director and other departments to create a fun, active, and world-class guest experience.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, supervise, train, coach, and motivate Sports Staff members.; Assign daily duties and work schedules.; Monitor team performance and provide ongoing development and training.; Support recruitment, hiring recommendations, and staffing requirements.; Ensure all team members comply with Royal Caribbean standards, safety policies, SQM standards, and USPH requirements.; Guest Experience & Events

Maintain a strong visible presence throughout the Sports Deck.; Serve as Master of Ceremonies (MC) or host for sports competitions, group functions, charters, promotional events, themed activities, and special onboard events.; Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a highly energetic, outgoing, and customer-focused professional with a strong passion for sports, recreation, leadership, and guest engagement.; Ideal Sports Background;

We highly encourage applications from candidates with experience in team sports such as:

Basketball; Football / Soccer; Volleyball; Rugby; Baseball / Softball; Cricket; Tennis; Hockey; Multi-sport recreational programs;

Candidates with experience as a:

Sports Manager; Coach; Athlete; Recreation Coordinator; Physical Education Teacher; Camp Counselor; Activity Leader; Sports Program Manager; ; Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Fitness, or a related field.; Minimum 3 years of experience in sports, recreation, fitness, physical education, coaching, or activity management.; Experience coordinating and leading sports activities for large groups.; Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.; Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.; Ability to train, develop, and motivate team members.; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.;