Lifeguard

Aura Holohan Group; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends and Family Benefit

Training Academy

Aspire Programme

Aura One Hub

EAP Programme

Bike to Work

TaxSaver

Retail discounts

Length of Service benefit

Health Insurance (employee + depend.)

Job summary

Aura Holohan Group in Drogheda, Ireland, invites a qualified Lifeguard to join our Aura Drogheda team on a part-time basis. Your core responsibility is to keep pool users safe and deliver friendly, professional service while upholding our safety standards.

We offer flexible hours, a supportive training environment, and opportunities to develop in Lifeguarding and related disciplines. Basic pay starts at €14.30 per hour (Mon-Sat) and €16.02 per hour on Sundays, with inclusive benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• RLSS Lifeguard or IWS Lifeguard qualifications required.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset.
• Previous lifeguard experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to qualify in related disciplines such as Swim Teaching.
• Excellent English communication and flexibility with hours.

Responsibilities

• Keep pool customers safe in the pool area at all times.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Aura's vision, purpose and values.
• Act quickly and appropriately to ensure customer safety in emergencies.
• Attend mandatory meetings and monthly training sessions; maintain high customer service standards.

Skills

RLSS Lifeguard

IWS Lifeguard

Job description

Our Heroes Wear Togs!

We are looking for a qualified Lifeguard on a Part Time basis to join our team at Aura Drogheda.

Why join the Aura Family?
We are the best in our industry! And we don't say we're the best place to work - our people do... For eight years we have been recognized as one of the

Our Heroes Wear Togs!
We are looking for a qualified Lifeguard on a Part Time basis to join our team at Aura Drogheda.
Why join the Aura Family?
We are the best in our industry! And we don't say we're the best place to work - our people do... For eight years we have been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland. We are also proud to have been recognised as a Best Workplace for Women in 2026, for the third consecutive year.
We don't just talk about our values; we live them every single day. When you join Aura, you aren't just taking a job; you're joining a culture where:

• You belong: We are proud winners of the 2026 National Inclusion and Diversity Facilities Awards, National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025 and we hold the Investors in Diversity Silver Certification. Inclusion isn't a buzzword here, it's our standard.
• You develop: We place emphasis on learning and development, you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career.
• Your wellbeing matters: Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We have been recognised Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing for the third consecutive year in 2026. In 2025 we won the All-Ireland Safety Awards in Sport & Leisure.
  

Other Reasons To Join Our Team....

• Friends and Family Benefit - free membership for all employees and a friend or family member in the leisure centre
• Our Training Academy - opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc
• Aspire Programme - our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities
• Aura One Hub - discounts, rewards and recognition platform
• EAP Programme - a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members
• A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee's and dependants through the HSF Health Plans
  

Our vision is BIG...
Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active lifestyles.
Your mission:

• Keep our customers safe in the pool area at all times
• Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of customers in the event of an emergency
• Attend mandatory meetings and monthly training sessions as scheduled
• Maintain a high standard of customer service
• Adhere to our Healthy and Safety policies and procedures at all times
• Ensure excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Be an Aura ambassador and represent the company with a professional approach and attitude
  

These are just some of the tasks our lifeguards undertake each day and this list is just part of what life in Aura has in store for you.
Here's what we need from you:

• R.L.S.S. Pool Lifeguard or I.W.S. Pool Lifeguard qualifications required
• A positive attitude and a genuine focus on teamwork
• Previous experience working as a Lifeguard is an advantage
• A willingness to qualify in other disciplines such as Swim Teaching would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills with fluent English
• Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work
• Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required
  

Pay
The basic rates of pay for the role are:
€14.30 per hour Monday to Saturday
€16.02 per hour Sunday

To be considered for this role you must be legally entitled to work in Ireland.

We do not require the assistance of agencies.

Aura is an equal opportunities employer.

By applying for the position, you agree for Aura Holohan Group to collect your personal data for the purpose of managing recruitment related activities.

Aura does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties.