Assistant Leisure Centre Manager - Club Vitae Oranmore

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

50% off F&B

Room rate for Dalata hotels

Friends & Family discount

Extra annual leave (5 days)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Transport schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff events & team building

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an Assistant Leisure Centre Manager to lead the gym operations in our onsite leisure facilities. You will support the Leisure Centre Manager, coach staff, and help deliver memorable guest experiences.

Join a collaborative team within our hotel group and access development opportunities through the Dalata Academy. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to advance your career, apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as Leisure Centre Supervisor or Assistant Manager.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must hold Gym Instructor certification and Lifeguard certificate up to date.
• First Aid certification current.
• Pool Plant Room Operator certification desirable but not essential.
• REPs Ireland registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Leisure Centre Manager and oversee gym operations during absence to ensure safety and smooth staffing.
• Support training and development, employee engagement and HR issues within the team.
• Help implement and maintain standard operating procedures for all service areas.
• Liaise with Deputy General Manager and Leisure Centre Manager on operational issues.
• Drive sales and model excellent customer service across all offerings.

Skills

Leisure Centre Supervisor experience

Lifeguard certification

Gym Instructor certification

Invoice system proficiency

First Aid certification

REPs Ireland registration

Fluent English

Job description

Assistant Leisure Centre Manager

Kickstart your career with us at Dalata Hotel Group! This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, with access to the Dalata Academy, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training courses designed to support your growth.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with experienced team members in a supportive environment. As an Assistant Leisure Centre Manager, you will inspire your team to create memorable guest experiences, drive performance, and foster a strong culture of teamwork. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance your career, we invite you to explore a career opportunity at Dalata Hotel Group.

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events

Your Job:

• Assist the Leisure Centre Manager and oversee the gym during the Manager's absence, ensuring the daily operations and staffing of a safe and effective Leisure Centre.
• Support the leisure centre manager with employee training and development, employee engagement and any HR issues.
• To help implement and maintain the highest standard operating procedures for all service areas.
• Liaise with the Deputy General Manager and Leisure Centre manager regarding all operational issues.
• Drive sales and role model exemplary customer service for all items.

What You Need:

• Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience using the Invoice system
• At least 6 months of prior experience as a Leisure Centre Supervisor or Assistant Manager
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Fully qualified and certified Gym Instructor
• Fully qualified and certified Lifeguard (certificate must be up to date)
• Certified in Occupational First Aid (certificate must be up to date)
• Certified Pool Plant Room Operator (certificate must be up to date) - desirable but not essential
• REPs Ireland Registration

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring theheartof hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.