Waterpark Manager A,52,000:A,55,000 per year Paphos, Cyprus

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure resort in Paphos is seeking an experienced Waterpark Manager. This role involves taking ownership of the operations of a landmark attraction, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have significant managerial experience in large-scale leisure facilities and a strong financial acumen. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives offered.

Benefits

Salary: £52,000-£55,000 per year

Performance-based incentives

Daily staff meals

Training and professional development opportunities

Chance to lead a flagship opening

Qualifications

• 5-7 years managerial experience in a large-scale leisure facility, waterpark, or resort.
• Strong background in high-volume food and beverage operations.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate large, diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening activities including staff recruitment.
• Manage daily operations across attractions, lifeguards, and guest services.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Managerial experience in a large-scale leisure facility

Knowledge of waterpark safety standards

Financial acumen

Fluent in Greek and English

Ability to recruit and train teams

Job description

Im looking for an experienced Waterpark Manager to take full ownership of a landmark new attraction at a world:class resort in Paphos. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the pre:opening setup and ongoing operations, overseeing attractions, lifeguards, F and B, guest services, and maintenance, while ensuring compliance, smooth delivery, and outstanding guest experiences.

Perks and Benefits

• Salary: A,52,000:A,55,000 per year
• Performance:based incentives
• Daily staff meals
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Chance to lead a flagship opening within a luxury resort environment

Your Experience

• 5:7 years managerial experience in a large:scale leisure facility, waterpark, or resort
• Strong background in high:volume F and B operations
• Excellent knowledge of waterpark safety standards and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate large, diverse teams
• Strong financial acumen with pre:opening project and budget management experience
• Fluent in Greek and English, additional languages are an advantage
• Eligible to live and work in the EU

Your Responsibilities

• Lead all pre:opening activities including staff recruitment, SOP development, supplier contracts, and licensing
• Manage daily operations across attractions, lifeguard supervision, F and B, guest services, and technical maintenance
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Drive financial performance through effective cost control, budgeting, and revenue optimisation
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences, ensuring service aligns with luxury standards
• Work closely with the resorts executive team to integrate waterpark operations with hotel services