
Gym Instructor/Swim Teacher
Job Description
Exciting opportunities to join our busy and diverse leisure centre team
Due to recent team changes, we are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and motivated leisure professionals to join our team across a number of roles.
We are currently recruiting for
- Lifeguard
- Swim Teacher/Swim Club Coach
- Gym Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
- About the Centre
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a large, busy and varied leisure environment with over 2,500 members.
Our facilities include
- 20m pool
- Sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool and jacuzzi
- 50-station gym
- Group exercise studios
- Large soft play area
- Teen room
- Extensive leisure and fitness facilities
- We also provide leisure services to the busy 122 unit hotel complex which also includes a cinema, bowling alley, adventure golf and a high ropes course.
- About the Role
- Our team works across a variety of areas, so we are looking for people who are flexible, adaptable and willing to work across different disciplines.
- The roles involve a combination of midweek and weekend shifts, with opportunities available for both full-time and part-time positions, depending on experience, qualifications and the needs of the centre.
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop a career within the fitness, leisure and health & wellbeing industry, while gaining experience in a dynamic and varied environment.
- About You
The successful candidates will be
- Qualified in their relevant area of expertise
- Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about the leisure and fitness industry
- Customer-focused, friendly and professional
- Flexible and willing to work across different areas of the centre
- Able to work independently and use their own initiative
- Equally comfortable working as part of a team
- Reliable and consistent in their approach
- Keen to develop their skills and progress their career
- The following qualifications are required for the position:
- Poolguard
- Swim Teacher
- Fitness/Gym Instructor
- The following experience would be advantageous but not essential:
- Pool Plant Operator
- Whether you are an experienced leisure professional or are looking for your next opportunity to develop, we would love to hear from you.
- If you have the relevant qualifications and are looking for a challenging, varied and rewarding role within a busy leisure environment, please send us your details.
- Pay: From €14.15 per hour
- Expected hours: 30.0 – 39.0 per week
Benefits
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Language
English (required)
Licence/Certification
NPLQ Qualification (required)
Fitness/Gym Certification (required)
Work authorisation
Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
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