A Leisure Officer must be knowledgeable with all the requisite aspects of Leisure and Travel associated with the industry. The chief responsibilities of this work area include total efficiency in all the various operations of the business.

In either of the areas be it leisure or tourism, the individual must have the requisite knowledge of managing all the functions of this job area. In the case of a leisure resort / premises, the person will have to be well-versed with the management of the place, possess excellent customer service skills and devise new and attractive schemes and plans to retain existing clientele and bring in new ones. The person has to constantly identify the needs of the members and cater to them in accordance with the rules of the said establishment. Supervising the staff in an effective manner, training and guiding them towards greater efficiency and helping them to meet the required goals are some of the other duties associated with this job area.

In the case of tourism, the person is expected to be extremely knowledgeable about the various travel destinations, initiate innovative travel plans and schemes for the holiday-goers as also the locals, devise attractive discounts for regular travelers, introduce interesting packages at affordable rates to lure the maximum number of travelers. The person should have a creative bend of mind and be able to devise new programs on a consistent basis to arouse the interest of the travelers.

A qualifying candidate must have completed a course in leisure / tourism from an established institute. The person must have a work experience of at least 2-3 years and have the necessary drive to achieve the highest and most satisfying standards of quality and customer service.

A charming and outgoing personality combined with patience, understanding and the drive to achieve the maximum success in the interests of the organisation are the pre-requisites of this job profile. Excellent communication skills in oral and written English, good leadership skills, team spirit and knowledge of one foreign language are always advantageous.

Compensation packages are highly attractive for the dedicated who are willing to work long hours, are responsible individuals and are desirous of growth along with that of the organisation. Growth prospects to management positions are easy to access if one can prove a successful work record on a consistent basis.