Leisure Centre Assistant Manager

Talbot Hotel Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work award 2026 (Great/

Training and Development Opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance Scheme

Free parking

Staff meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Friends and Family rates on accomod/at

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Cork is seeking an experienced Leisure Club Assistant Manager to support the Leisure Club Manager in delivering outstanding member services and driving a vibrant, revenue-generating leisure club.

You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate a team, maintain high hygiene standards, and build strong member relationships while aligning with budget targets. This role offers progression within a top hospitality employer with training and staff benefits.

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

People management

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting / cost control

Revenue generation

Team scheduling

Customer service

Hygiene standards

Leadership

Education

National Swimming and Spa Pool Certificate

ILAM Pool Lifeguard or equivalent

Fitness Instructor qualification or equivalent

Swim Teachers/Assistant Swim Teachers qualification

Class teaching experience

People management qualification

3 years' experience as Assistant Leisure Club Manager or similar

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

Talbot Hotel Cork is part of the Talbot Hotel Collection and is an equal opportunities employer