Leisure Centre Manager

Windward Management Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Windward Management’s leisure centre at The Anner Hotel in Thurles, Co. Tippperary, seeks a Leisure Club Manager to lead a busy hotel facility.

You will direct operations, drive membership and ensure the highest health and safety standards while collaborating with senior hotel management on strategy. The role requires proven leadership, 3–5 years’ experience in a busy leisure environment, and relevant certifications in lifeguarding, pool operations and first aid.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience managing a busy leisure club or hotel leisure facility.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Pool Plant Operations Certification.
• Current Lifeguard Qualification (RLSS NPLQ or equivalent).
• Occupational First Aid certification.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, compliance and audit standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Full operational management of the leisure centre.
• Leadership and development of the leisure team.
• Maintaining health & safety compliance standards.
• Managing budgets, payroll and cost controls.
• Driving membership growth and retention.
• Overseeing pool plant operations and preventative maintenance.
• Ensuring excellent guest and member experience at all times.
• Preparing for and managing quality audits and inspections.
• Working closely with senior hotel management on strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & safety

Communication

Organisation

Education

Pool Plant Operations Certification

RLSS NPLQ Lifeguard

Occupational First Aid

Job description

Leisure Centre Manager

Leisure Club Manager

4-Star Hotel Leisure Centre – Thurles, Co. Tipperary

A well-established and busy 4-star hotel leisure centre is seeking an experienced and driven Leisure Club Manager to lead and further develop our successful operation.

Our leisure centre serves both hotel residents and a strong local membership base and operates to the highest standards of safety, service and operational excellence. This is a senior leadership role within the hotel structure and reports directly to the General Manager.

We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in leisure club management who can combine strong leadership, commercial awareness and uncompromising health & safety standards.

The Role

The Leisure Club Manager will be responsible for:

• Full operational management of the leisure centre

• Leadership and development of the leisure team

• Maintaining exceptional health & safety compliance standards

• Managing budgets, payroll and cost controls

• Driving membership growth and retention

• Overseeing pool plant operations and preventative maintenance

• Ensuring excellent guest and member experience at all times

• Preparing for and managing quality audits and inspections

• Working closely with senior hotel management on strategic planning

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience managing a busy leisure club or hotel leisure facility

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Pool Plant Operations Certification

• Current Lifeguard Qualification (RLSS NPLQ or equivalent)

• Occupational First Aid certification

• Strong understanding of risk assessments, compliance and audit standards

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

About the role

Highly Desirable

• Certified Cardiac First Responder

• Experience achieving or maintaining Ireland Active NQS accreditation

• Experience managing swim lesson programmes and personal training revenue

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of KPIs

• Experience working within a hotel environment

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• A confident leader who leads from the floor

• Detail-driven and highly organised

• Commercially aware and performance focused

• Calm under pressure and solutions-oriented

• Passionate about maintaining the highest safety standards

• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role within a respected 4-star property

• A well-established leisure operation with strong membership base

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive and progressive working environment

About Windward Management.

The Anner Hotel is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners

About the company

Windward Management Limited is a trusted leader in hospitality management, renowned for delivering operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Dublin, the company specializes in managing hotels across Ireland, blending strategic expertise with personalized service. With a strong commitment to innovation, employee development, and quality, Windward Management offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.