Sports And Leisure Attendant

Sport & Leisure Attendant

Attendant Scale 19.5 hour week, permanent position

€17,291 - €20,391.50 per annum

We’re excited to announce a part-time permanent vacancy for a Sports & Leisure Attendant to join our dedicated team at St. Michael’s House in Dublin. If you are someone with a passion for promoting inclusion and increasing the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity, this is the opportunity for you!

About St. Michael's House Services
At St. Michael’s House, we are a community-based organisation committed to providing high-quality, person-centred services to individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for the people we support, enabling them to lead active, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Our Sport & Leisure Services Department offers a variety of health and wellbeing opportunities, adopting a rights-based approach to ensure people of all abilities and ages have access to the resources and support they need to lead healthy, active lives.

What We Do:

· Leisure Centre: A fully accessible 19m hydrotherapy swimming pool, social areas, small gym and fitness studio, designed to accommodate diverse needs.

· Online Activity Hub: A digital service offering new opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with health, advocacy, and educational content, helping to improve digital and social inclusion.

· Community-Based Sports Programming:Working with partners in the community to provide inclusive sports and physical activities.

· Health Promotion and Education:Offering activities and resources that promote physical and mental well-being.

About the Role:

As a Sports & Leisure Attendant, you will be a vital member of our team. Your primary role will involve delivering and facilitating swimming programmes and other physical activity programmes within the leisure centre, helping individuals achieve their personal goals and maximize their potential. You may also be required to work across the other strands within the Sport & Leisure Department.

Key Responsibilities:

· Facilitate enjoyable and engaging swimming to promote physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.

· Conduct regular health and safety checks across the facility.

· Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

· Work closely with team members to ensure a collaborative, person-centred approach in all activities.

· Perform plant room operations (full training provided) to help maintain a safe and functional pool environment.

· Carry out general cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.

· Engage in regular lifeguard training to maintain best practices and emergency readiness.

About You:

· You are enthusiastic, empathetic, and have a positive approach to working with individuals of all abilities.

· You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

· Experience in leisure, sports, or healthcare is a plus, but most importantly, you bring a caring attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional support.

Essential Criteria:

• A current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification/Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard Qualification

· Have a professional and positive approach on all aspects of the role

Desired but not essential:

· Full Driving Licence

• Experience in Sport, Leisure & Recreation/ Community Sports Development/ Coaching or Teaching/Health Promotion
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities
• Pool Plant Room qualification
• Disability Awareness Training
• Safeguarding/Child protection qualification

· Swimming Teaching Qualification

What We Offer:

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Induction
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

Working Hours:

• In general, the shifts are Monday – Friday between the hours of 9-5 but staff may be required to work evenings or weekends on occasion.
• On occasion, the position requires flexibility to work shifts over a 7-day roster.
• All staff members are required to attend regular staff training sessions.

If you are ready to take on a role where your work will have a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in providing high-quality opportunities for people with disabilities to lead healthy, active lifestyles

For informal enquiries about the above posts please contact Sarah Hewitt, via email: sarah.hewitt@smh.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm 16th March 2026

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.