Pool Assistant

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Ballymahon; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes and access to leisure

Discounts on breaks and in our shops

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

A supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-role培训

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is looking for a Pool Assistant to join the Subtropical Swimming Paradise team. You’ll help the Lifeguard team keep guests safe, and assist with water-based activities and ride operations such as Tropical Cyclone and Typhoon.

This role involves early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with flexible contracts; Garda vetting is required. You’ll operate in a guest‑facing environment focused on friendly service, cleanliness, and high safety standards at Longford

Qualifications

• Must be a confident swimmer able to swim 25 metres, front and back, and able to retrieve an object from the pool floor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe operation on our iconic rides: Tropical Cyclone and Typhoon
• Supervising non-lifeguarded areas that require support
• Provide a friendly, professional customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards
• Support with running our water-based activities
• Conduct regular water testing and sampling
• Garda vetting prior to starting (assistance will be provided)

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer service

Communication

Vigilance under pressure

Swimming ability (25m front & back)

Job description

Keep guests smiling and safeAs part of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise team, the Pool Assistant role plays an important part in supporting the Lifeguard team to provide a safe, enjoyable and well-managed environment for guests.

Longford Forest | €14.35 per hour

Keep guests smiling and safeAs part of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise team, the Pool Assistant role plays an important part in supporting the Lifeguard team to provide a safe, enjoyable and well-managed environment for guests.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver a safe operation on our iconic rides: Tropical Cyclone and Typhoon
• Supervising non-lifeguarded areas that require support
• Provide a friendly, professional customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards
• Support with running our water-based activities
• Conduct regular water testing and sampling
• As part of the role you are required to complete Swimming Pool Emergency Response Award Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )

What's In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time and part-time contracts, shifts fall between 7:30am and 8:30pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Free transport to and from work is available from Ballymahon and Longford Town for colleagues without access to their own transport
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About You

• Naturally cheerful and able to communicate effectively with guests
• Able to stay vigilant and calm under pressure
• Must be a competent swimmer, able to swim 25 metres on your front and back, retrieve an object from the pool floor and exit the pool unaided

Note: You'll need to complete a Garda vetting before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

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Closing date: 30th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.