Senior Leisure Centre Manager – 4-Star Hotel

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

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.