Swim Teacher
Reports to: Leisure Centre Manager
The Gallen Group are looking for a suitably qualified Swim Instructor / Lifeguard.
About the role
- Overseeing activities at the Leisure centre
- Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of patrons
- Monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger
- Warning swimmers regarding unsafe situations
- Maintaining order in swimming areas
- Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning
- Performing first aid procedures
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.
- Maintaining records and reports
- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
- Assisting more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
- Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
- Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
- Planning swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and progressive development.
- Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to work in Ireland
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
- RLSS Life Saving
- Garda Vetted
Desired criteria
- Swim instructor
- Experience in a similar role
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Customer Service
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Reception skills
Swimming
Gallen Group
A family-run hotel & bar group owned and managed by the Gallen Family.
The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family-run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal.Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state of the art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards.In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre and extensive conference & banqueting facilities the hotel is one of the largest in the region.In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedores 66 bedrooms & a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as it's backdrop.
At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well-being, safety and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests. WELL-BEING We believe the role we can play in our employees well-being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers. EQUALITY We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. We are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.
Our benefits
We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment for all our employees, with employee wellbeing, autonomy and supportive management at the core of everything we do.
Vacation, Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
4 day work week
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Preferential room rates
Discount on meals purchased
Discount on spa treatments or products
Free meals during shifts
Free parking or Discounted parking
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Swim Teacher
A family-run hotel & bar group owned and managed by the Gallen Family.