Leisure Centre Assistant Manager

Oriel House Hotel

Ballincollig

On-site

EUR 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance Scheme

Free parking

Staff meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work

Christmas Savings Scheme

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Cork is seeking an experienced Leisure Club Assistant Manager to support the Leisure Club Manager in runningTalbot Fitness. The role focuses on delivering exceptional member service, maintaining hygiene standards, and driving club performance.

Join a busy, vibrant leisure club with strong membership and a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the Talbot Collection.

Qualifications

3 years' previous experience as Assistant Leisure Club Manager or similar is desired.
A relative qualification in people management would be an advantage.
A nationally recognised Fitness Instructors qualification or equivalent.
ILAM Pool Lifeguard or equivalent qualification.
National Swimming and Spa Pool Certificate
Swim Teachers/Assistant Swim Teachers qualification
Class teaching experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong business acumen with an understanding of revenue generation, cost control and the achievement of targets
Plant maintenance experience essential

Responsibilities

The day-to-day running and operation of Talbot Fitness at Talbot Hotel Cork
Ensure that a professional, excellent friendly service is delivered to all our members and guests at all times
Build strong professional relationships with our members
Ensure the highest hygiene standards are consistently maintained without fail
To assist in the achievement of budgetary and agreed targets
Ensure that all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard
Be innovative, keep on trend and adapt product accordingly in agreement with team
To be familiar with hotel product offering
To foster a culture of professionalism and teamwork within the leisure club focusing on common goals, positivity and effective communication
To coordinate and manage the team and rosters in line with business needs

Skills

Experience in leisure club management

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Team coordination

Innovative mindset

Education

Fitness instructor qualification

ILAM Lifeguard qualification

National Swimming & Spa Pool Certificate

Swim teachers qualification

Class teaching experience

Tools

Plant maintenance experience

Job description

The Leisure Centre Assistant Manager will report to the Leisure Centre Manager and General Manager.

The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2026 and also awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team.

Talbot Fitness at Talbot Hotel Cork are recruiting for an experienced Leisure Club Assistant Manager to assist our Leisure Club Manager in running and managing our lucrative leisure club. Our leisure club is busy and vibrant with strong membership. We therefore are seeking a candidate who wishes to manage a successful leisure club, who will be as passionate about our members as we are and who is results driven.

Responsibilities and Duties to include

The day-to-day running and operation of Talbot Fitness at Talbot Hotel Cork;
Ensure that a professional, excellent friendly service is delivered to all our members and guests at all times;
Build strong professional relationships with our members;
Ensure the highest hygiene standards are consistently maintained without fail;
To assist in the achievement of budgetary and agreed targets;
Ensure that all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard;
Be innovative, keep on trend and adapt product accordingly in agreement with team;
To be familiar with hotel product offering;
To foster a culture of professionalism and teamwork within the leisure club focusing on common goals, positivity and effective communication;
To coordinate and manage the team and rosters in line with business needs.

The successful Leisure Club Assistant Manager will be required to work varying shifts.

Qualifications and Skills Required

3 years' previous experience as Assistant Leisure Club Manager or similar is desired;
A relative qualification in people management would be an advantage;
A nationally recognised Fitness Instructors qualification or equivalent;
ILAM Pool Lifeguard or equivalent qualification;
National Swimming and Spa Pool Certificate
Swim Teachers/Assistant Swim Teachers qualification;
Class teaching experience
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Strong business acumen with an understanding of revenue generation, cost control and the achievement of targets;
Plant maintenance experience essential;

Some of the benefits of joining the team

One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2026 as awarded by the Great Place Work
Join a company and culture that put their team first
Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
Being part of a progressive & growing company.
Contributory company pension scheme.
Company Life Insurance Scheme
Free parking
Staff meals
Employee Assistance Programme
Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
Bike to Work
Christmas Savings Scheme