Swimming Pool Team Leader

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Ballymahon; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure company in Ballymahon is looking for a Swimming Pool Team Leader to ensure the smooth operation of pool facilities. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coaching team members, and driving sales. Candidates must have a RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification and supervisory experience. This role offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing people is required.
• Professional and friendly manner towards guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in running pool facilities.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Drive retail sales and assist in achieving financial targets.

Skills

Good communication skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Friendly demeanor

Education

RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification

First Aid Certificate

ISRM Pool Plant Course

ISRM Higher Professional Diploma

Job description

Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5°C all year round and open from 9 am to 8 pm daily, the huge pool area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool and exciting flumes as well as the wild water rapids. There are many activities available from learning to snorkel, scuba diving and aqua jets.

SWIMMING POOL TEAM LEADER | €16.78 per hour

In this role, you will support the management team by ensuring the smooth running of all pool facilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as you will build and maintain professional working relationships with all colleagues.

Previous supervisory experience is required as you will be responsible for the coaching and continuous development of all members of the team. Other supervisory experience will include the timely completion of performance appraisals and ensuring that all legal training is completed as per company standards.

The successful candidate will help drive retail sales and assist the Swimming Pool Manager in achieving all financial targets.

The ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly manner and will be committed to providing the highest level of guest care.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to apply for Garda Vetting. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

Hours of Work

• 150 hours per 4‑week period – fully flexible across 7 days
• 60 hours per 4‑week period – fully flexible across 7 days

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.

About You

Essential requirements:

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification
• Good communication skills
• Supervisory experience of working in a similar position and environment
• Experience of managing people, good attention to detail
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

Desirable requirements:

• First Aid Certificate
• ISRM Pool Plant Course
• ISRM Higher Professional Diploma or similar leisure supervisor qualification

About The Benefits

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

Closing date: 28th November 2025

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

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

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