Leisure Centre Attendant (Lifeguard Qualification)

Hospitaliti; Killarney; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee fitness

Leisure centre access

Hotel discounts

Meals on duty

Coffee on duty

Career progression

Wellness programme

Learning & development

Internships

Job summary

O’Donoghue Ring Collection is hiring a Lifeguard/Leisure Centre Attendant in Killarney to join the Leisure Centre team. You will report to the Leisure Club Manager and help operate the pool area safely and welcomingly for guests and members.

The successful candidate will monitor pool safety, assist guests, and maintain cleanliness. If you hold NPLQ/RLSS or equivalent, you may be supported to obtain the qualification for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• NPLQ or RLSS qualification or equivalent.
• Fluent English language.
• Experience as Lifeguard or attendant, hospitality preferred.
• Flexible availability including weekdays and weekends.
• Fitness qualification is an advantage.
• Swimming teacher qualification is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of pool safety, health and safety procedures, and emergency response.
• Friendly, professional and reliable attitude; able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming pool area.
• Meet highest standard of safety.
• Maintain high standard of customer service.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Support daily operation and cleanliness of leisure facilities.

Skills

NPLQ or RLSS qualification

Fluent English

Lifeguard experience

Flexibility (midweek & weekends)

Fitness qualification (adv.)

Swimming teacher qualification (adv.)

Pool safety knowledge

Teamwork & independence

Job description

O'Donoghue Ring Collection is hiring through Hosco in Killarney. O’Donoghue Ring Collection is home to Hotels, Apartments, Spa, Restaurants & Bars centrally located in the vibrant town centre of Killarney and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Our company philosophy is built upon three core values: employee experience, customer experience and standards of excellence. Awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ in December 2024 – 2025 and Green Hospitality Certified.

We're Hiring!!

A full-time permanent Lifeguard - Leisure Centre Attendant to join our Leisure Centre team. The successful candidate will report to the Leisure Club Manager, the team manages the leisure centres in both the Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa and the Killarney Towers Hotel. The successful candidate must have the NPLQ or the RLSS qualification or equivalent; however, for full-time positions, the company would be happy to support the right candidate in obtaining this qualification. The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring, cleaning, and protecting the pool and surrounding areas.

As a Leisure Club Attendant, you will work closely with the Leisure Club Manager to ensure the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the leisure facilities. Your responsibilities will include supervising the pool area, maintaining high safety standards, assisting and engaging with members and guests, responding to emergencies when required, and ensuring that the leisure facilities remain clean, tidy and welcoming at all times. You will support the Manager in maintaining operational standards, delivering excellent customer service and ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed. You will play an important role in ensuring that all guests and members enjoy a safe, positive and memorable experience.

If you are a qualified lifeguard who enjoys working with people, takes safety seriously and is committed to delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.

If you want to make an impact, O’Donoghue Ring Collection is the place for you.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise swimming pool area
• Meet highest standard of safety
• Maintain a high standard of customer service
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Maintain high standards of supervision while performing lifeguard duties as required by the Pool Supervisor.

About you:

• The successful candidate must have the NPLQ or the RLSS qualification or equivalent.
• You must be fluent in the English language.
• Have previous experience working as a Lifeguard or attendant, ideally in the Hospitality industry.
• Be flexible regarding your availability, the ability to work midweek and weekends is required.
• A fitness qualification is an advantage.
• A swimming teacher qualification is also an advantage.
• A strong understanding of pool safety, health and safety procedures, and emergency response.
• A friendly, professional and reliable attitude, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming leisure environment.

Why O’Donoghue Ring Collection?

• Competitive salariesEmployee Fitness, free access to the Leisure Centres, Family discounts to membership in our range of Leisure Centres.
• Discounts on Hotel Stays and, special staff rates in any of our hotels across the collection, on top of special Family and Friend rates for accommodation.
• Discounts on Dining, discounts for all food outlets in 4 hotels for you and a companion, as well as the individual restaurants and bars that are part of the collection.
• Meals on Duty, meals are prepared for you during your work hours and are provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.
• Free Coffee on Duty in the canteensDiscounts for Take-Away, further discounts for takeaway teas and coffees for staff members.
• Career Progression, we set a clear career path with each of our interested employees.
• Employee Wellness, ODR Collection Staff Wellness programme.
• Discounts on all luxury spa products and spa treatments in our award-winning Spa.
• Learning &Development, access to a variety of learning tools through our online training software. We offer a range of internships annually in a variety of different departments to nourish development, and cross-training in different departments.

Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by O'Donoghue Ring Collection.

O’Donoghue Ring Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.