Leisure Centre Manager
Leisure Centre Manager
Leisure Club Manager
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
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
About this role
Highly Desirable
Certified Cardiac First Responder
Experience achieving or maintaining Ireland Active NQS accreditation
Experience managing swim lesson programmes and personal training revenue
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of KPIs
Experience working within a hotel environment
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
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
About Windward Management.
The Anner Hotel is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners
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