Leisure Centre Manager

Leisure Club Manager - Permanent, Full Time

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

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

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

Highly Desirable

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

If you are a motivated and experienced leisure professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing leisure centre and lead it into its next phase of growth, we would welcome your application.

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