Lifeguard/pool Attendant

Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025.

Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Lifeguard/Pool Attendant to join our team in Dublin South East (CHO6). We have part time and relief opportunities within our team in Sandymount, Dublin 4.

Contract Type: Permanent and relief posts considered.

Contract Hours: Part time and relief hours considered.

Salary Scale: €33,661 - €37,425pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments)

This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.

Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days per annum (pro-rated to part time hours).

Overview of the Post:

The post holder will carry out, to a high standard, lifeguarding and associated swimming pool duties within the hydrotherapy pool at Enable Ireland. This purpose-built, fully accessible facility supports individuals with a wide range of disabilities, featuring hoists, graduated steps, and wheelchair-friendly changing areas to ensure safe and inclusive use for all Service Owners. The pool is used for hydrotherapy sessions led by a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists and occupational therapists, as well as for public swims, providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes rehabilitation, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Overview of Duties & Responsibilities:

Please see Job Description for full list of duties.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Criteria:

· Qualified Lifeguard with qualification obtained with Water Safety Ireland.

OR

· Qualified Lifeguard with international qualification recognised by Water Safety Ireland.

AND

· Minimum of 1 year experience working as a qualified Lifeguard.

· Qualified first aider.

· Knowledge of resuscitation including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

· Experience of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience of teaching people with a disability to swim.

· Experience working with children.

· Level 1 Swim Teacher qualification.

If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today.

Benefits

As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

· Excellent internal and external training opportunities

· Generous annual leave entitlements

· Flexible Working

· Long service reward scheme

· Pay adjusted Maternity Leave

· Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave

· Pay adjusted Paternity Leave

· Wellbeing benefits

· Pension

For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here:

What now?

To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 3rd June 2026

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months.

· The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.

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