School Swimming Instructor

​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​PLEASE NOTE: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 18 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.

Customer Services Administrator

Retail Sales Consultant

Why This Role: This is more than just a retail job—it’s your chance to build a career in an exciting and fast-paced industry. As a  Retail Sales Consultant,  you’ll: · Deliver outstanding customer service. · Work in a target-driven environment that rewards achievement. · Be part of a team where your input is valued and your success is celebrated. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy setting and enjoys sales and working with people. You'll receive full training, so even if you’re new to telecoms, you’ll be set up for success. Benefits include · Earn €14.15 per hour + attractive commission structure! · Continuous support, learning and opportunities for advancement. · Enhanced earning potential through various staff incentives. · Staff offer. · Free eir Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme. · €500 Employee Referral Scheme. · Discounted healthcare plan. · Pension scheme contribution. · Generous family friendly policies, including fertility, pregnancy loss, menopause and others. · Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. · Paid leave benefits incl. maternity and sick leave benefits. Tax saver tickets and bike to work scheme Expectations From The Role: As a  Retail Sales Consultant,  your key responsibilities will include: · Customer Engagement: Build rapport with customers, understand their needs, and recommend the most suitable mobile and broadband solutions. · Sales Delivery: Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets while contributing to the store’s overall performance. · Customer Experience: Handle queries and issues efficiently, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. · Store Operations: Support daily administrative tasks, including stock control, data entry, and cash handling. · Product and Policy Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with eir’s product offerings, promotions, and store policies to ensure accurate and compliant service delivery. · Market Awareness: Keep informed of competitor offerings so you can provide customers with the most competitive and relevant information. Flexibility is essential—you’ll be required to work evenings and weekends in line with store trading hours.  Requirements For A Successful Application: Knowledge, skills and abilities · Confidence in engaging with a variety of customers and understanding their needs. · Clear, effective communication skills with a strong ability to explain products and services. · A positive, target-driven mind-set with a passion for providing great service. · Interest in mobile phones, broadband, and emerging technologies. Qualifications · 1–2 years of experience in retail or sales is desirable, but relevant life experience will also be considered. · A strong customer focus and a proactive attitude are key to success in this role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Retail Sales Consultant

About This Role: As a  Retail Sales Consultant  at eir, you will be a face of our brand—engaging with customers to understand their needs and providing tailored broadband and mobile solutions that exceed expectations. In this dynamic retail role, every interaction is an opportunity to represent eir’s values, grow our customer base, and contribute to the success of your store. Enjoy earning a monthly salary along with additional earnings from our attractive commission structure. If you’re a people person with a passion for tech and a drive to hit targets, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role: This is more than just a retail job—it’s your chance to build a career in an exciting and fast-paced industry.  As a  Retail Sales Consultant,  you’ll: · Deliver outstanding customer service. · Work in a target-driven environment that rewards achievement. · Be part of a team where your input is valued and your success is celebrated.  This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy setting and enjoys sales and working with people. You'll receive full training, so even if you’re new to telecoms, you’ll be set up for success. Benefits include · Earn €14.15 per hour + attractive commission structure! · Continuous support, learning and opportunities for advancement. · Enhanced earning potential through various staff incentives. · Staff offer. · Free eir Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme. · €500 Employee Referral Scheme. · Discounted healthcare plan. · Pension scheme contribution. · Generous family friendly policies, including fertility, pregnancy loss, menopause and others. · Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. · Paid leave benefits incl. maternity and sick leave benefits. Tax saver tickets and bike to work scheme.  Expectations From The Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant, your key responsibilities will include: · Customer Engagement: Build rapport with customers, understand their needs, and recommend the most suitable mobile and broadband solutions. · Sales Delivery: Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets while contributing to the store’s overall performance. · Customer Experience: Handle queries and issues efficiently, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. · Store Operations: Support daily administrative tasks, including stock control, data entry, and cash handling. · Product and Policy Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with eir’s product offerings, promotions, and store policies to ensure accurate and compliant service delivery. · Market Awareness: Keep informed of competitor offerings so you can provide customers with the most competitive and relevant information. Flexibility is essential—you’ll be required to work evenings and weekends in line with store trading hours. Requirements For A Successful Application: Knowledge, skills and abilities abilities  · Confidence in engaging with a variety of customers and understanding their needs. · Clear, effective communication skills with a strong ability to explain products and services. · A positive, target-driven mind-set with a passion for providing great service. Qualifications · Interest in mobile phones, broadband, and emerging technologies. · 1–2 years of experience in retail or sales is desirable, but relevant life experience will also be considered. · A strong customer focus and a proactive attitude are key to success in this role.  CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Pool Assistant

SECTION 1: THE ROLE West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway is a stunning, state of the art 25 metre pool. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool, learner pool and a gymnasium. There are spacious changing rooms as well as accessible changing rooms. The Pool Assistant will lifeguard, teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager and Supervisors and will assist, supervise and control, where necessary, users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PART-TIME POOL ASSISTANT The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager/Supervisors and will assist, lifeguard and teach, where applicable, users of the facility. He/She will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required, both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. The Pool Assistant will teach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. Duties will include: Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. Lifeguarding of all swimmers. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and any apparatus as required by the programme of the complex. Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition. Promotion of the facility. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall and other areas and generally assist the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. To effect minor repairs to equipment and to maintain all equipment in a safe and proper manner. Administer First Aid where appropriate. To receive supplies and equipment, recording and storage of same. Cleaning of pool surrounds, decks, changing rooms, toilets and other areas. Supervision of changing rooms. General cleaning and labouring duties in the complex. Reception duties as instructed by the Manager and Supervisors. Responsibility for the carrying and handling of monies. Water testing and recording of results. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. Cleaning of showers and toilets. Any other duties which, from time to time, may be allocated by the Manager and Supervisors. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. The Pool Assistant will be required to update his/her Life Saving, Swimming Teaching and First Aid qualifications at the prescribed intervals. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Availability Candidates are required to be available for work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. 2. Character Each candidate must be of good character. The successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position. 3. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Education, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard Award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. • Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation, including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment. Desirable but not essential: • Swimming Teacher’s Award • A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator • Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided 5. Age Each candidate must be not less than 17 years of age on the closing date for receipt of applications for this post. Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Knowledge and Understanding of the Post • Teamwork A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is temporary and part-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for Temporary Part-Time Pool Assistant (West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway) which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY Minimum Wage €14.15 per hour (as of 1st January 2026). SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself, at his/her own expense, with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The employment is temporary part-time. Applicants are required to be available to work 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (weekend hours may vary). The post requires flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including night and/or weekend work, early and late shifts, as directed. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The annual leave entitlement is 8% of the total hours worked. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (as amended). SECTION 10: GARDA VETTING Where the Council considers it necessary, successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position.

Studio Stylist

The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people.  We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a  Studio Stylist  to join our Castlebar studio. This role is available on a  part time basis 3 days per week . If you are interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Please include a portfolio or a link to your work with your application. Responsibilities:

Receptionist

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The postholder will be at the forefront of customer services, dealing with the public at the reception desk and by telephone. The duties will also include operating a computerised booking and cash system, selling tickets, issuing receipts, maintaining information databases, and directing conference delegates and other users. The post holder will assume other delegated duties relevant to the post, reasonably assigned by the Senior Retail and Administration Co-ordinator, including participation in the interchange of duties and location to cover annual leave and other absences. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provision of a full range of receptionist services, including dealing with the public in person, by telephone, and by email in accordance with the Council’s Customer Care standards. Processing incoming and outgoing mail. Operation of the switchboard, ensuring calls are correctly diverted and messages received are promptly delivered. Operation of a computerised booking and cash system, including recording, monitoring, and reporting to management all relevant information in relation to bookings and usage. Reconciliation of cash and processing lodgements in accordance with Council procedures. Promotion of stock, stock control, and merchandising. Promotion of Council services and special events, and assisting at events as required. Provision of clerical and administrative support, including word processing, filing, and maintenance of records. Ensure all Health and Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines, and Council Health and Safety policies and procedures are complied with in relation to the services and activities within the facility, to provide a safe environment for employees and contractors. To undertake general clerical duties to provide support across the Centre Management Section, appropriate to the level of the post. Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The hours worked will be based on a shift pattern dictated by operational need. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Qualifications and Experience It is essential that applicants have a minimum of: QUALIFICATIONS 1.1 – Five GCSE passes at grades A to C, NVQ Level 2 in Administration, or equivalent. EXPERIENCE 1.2 – A minimum of one year of experience in a customer service environment or receptionist post. Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1, they must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience as outlined in 1.2 above. Technical Competencies and Skills

Customer Advisor

JOB PURPOSE Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a Customer Advisor, you will deliver an excellent customer experience. You will engage positively with customers, understanding and meeting their needs as appropriate. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Meet and greet customers and potential customers (face to face in the Reception area, by phone or by digital media) and provide them with the information and services needed to allow them to participate in their desired activity. Deal with all customer enquiries and concerns, escalating to other team members as appropriate. Operate the Front of House software and maintain information databases. Process bookings, memberships and transactions, including shop sales. Monitor entry and exit through the access control system. Process financial transactions, including all payments, cash handling and reconciliations. Prepare lodgements for the receipt of monies for sales and services, ensuring correct cost code is allocated to each transaction before forwarding to the bank. Using the Council’s financial system, raise invoices for debtors for supply of goods and services. Raise purchase orders, mark goods received and process all invoices in line with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Procurement and other relevant policies and procedures. Manage the facility’s digital and social media communications in order to maximise customer engagement. Organise customer information sources, for example leaflets and TV displays. Undertake facility tours. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Leisure Services portfolio. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part, as trained and directed, in emergency situations. Assist the Administrative Assistant, as required. (Golf and Ski specific) Support the Outdoor Pursuits Instructors by: • Issuing participants with appropriate and safe equipment • Individually measuring each customer and calculating ski DIN settings • Setting skis individually to meet the customers’ measurements and DIN settings Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the facility. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A to C) or equivalent or comparable, including English Language and Mathematics Experience • One year’s experience within a customer service environment, to include each of the following: ▪ Cash handling and reconciliation ▪ Dealing with the public both face to face and by telephone ▪ Use of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to achieve positive results through influencing skills • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately • Ability to work within a team • Ability to work on own initiative but within established procedures and guidelines • Understanding of health and safety requirements • Flexible approach to work demands Working Arrangements and Flexibility Post 1: 24.25 hours per week, see rota attached Post 2: 22.75 hours per week, see rota attached Weekend, evening and early morning working will be required, given the operational hours of the centre. The post holder will also be required to work public holidays and additional hours as required to facilitate the needs of the service.

Sales Advisor

This is a permanent part-time 12 hours position based in the Athlone store. For this position we will require 3 days flexibility, including the weekends.  WHAT YOU’LL DO​  As a H&M Sales Advisor, you will be essential in delivering an exceptional shopping experience. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Staff

We are looking to hire Full Time and Part Time Staff in our Drogheda Store. Become a member of Ireland's leading Golf Retailer and work with the best brands in golf. Retail experience essential Golf knowledge essential Custom fitting experience beneficial but not essential Enjoy working as part of a team Customer service skills Computer skills Merchandising skills Stock Management Strong work ethic Full systems training will be provided. Salary - Based on experience, discussed at interview To apply, please email CV to shane.finnegan@mcguirksgolf.com