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Sports Activities and VR Manager
Explorium —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,000–€45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
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Graduate Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre —DUBLIN 1, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- Hotel experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Lifting Legends Centre Manager
Lifting Legends —Greystones, County Wicklow
- From €32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- In-person
- Store discount
- Wellness program
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Construction Contracts Manager
Kemmlit Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €50,000–€75,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
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Assistant Leisure Centre Manager
Castleknock Hotel —DUBLIN 15, County Dublin
- Weekend availability
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- No degree
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Duty Manager
Dalata —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hospitality
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- No degree
- Employee assistance program
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Residential Facilitator
Chime —Santry, County Dublin
- €34,000–€51,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Leisure Centre Manager
Dalata —DUBLIN 2, County Dublin
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance program
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Conference Project Manager
Abbey Group —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
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Business Manager
Audi Centre, Dublin —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,000–€75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Accommodation Manager
Dalata —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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PROGRAMMES FACILITATOR
The Rehab Group —Stillorgan, County Dublin
- €16.38–€17.71 an hour
- Part-time
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Retail Supervisor
Coastline Gaming —Bray, County Wicklow
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- No degree
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Hotel Manager
Point A Hotels —DUBLIN 8, County Dublin
- €50,000–€60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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2d
Assistant HR Manager
Dalata —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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9d
Complex Maintenance Manager
Louis Fitzgerald Group —DUBLIN 22, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Swim Coordinator
Aura Holohan Group —Lucan, County Dublin
- €34,495–€35,262 a year
- Full-time
- English
- No degree
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
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8d
Deputy General Manager
Dalata —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hotel
- No degree
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
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3d
Meetings and Events Manager
Dalata —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Hotel
- Employee assistance program
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2d
Reservations Agent
Dalata —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- No degree
- Employee assistance program
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Sports Activities and VR Manager

Explorium
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
€40,000–€45,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Flexitime
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

English
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Who We Are

Explorium is an exciting, state-of-the-art Science and Sport visitor attraction located in Dublin. Spanning over 110,000 square feet, Explorium offers more than 250 interactive exhibits and experiences designed to challenge both mind and body. Our focus is on delivering exceptional, engaging and safe visitor experiences for families, schools, corporates and visitors of all ages.

The Role

The Manager of Sports Activities and Virtual Reality is responsible for the leadership, safety, performance and visitor experience across all of the Activities areas, including indoor climbing, virtual reality and adventure experiences.

This role provides operational and people leadership to the Activities Team Leads and front-line team members, ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, professionalism and engagement at all times.

You will act as the responsible Manager on the Activities floor, taking ownership of operational delivery, team performance, visitor satisfaction, risk management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Visitor Experience & Operations

Operate as the responsible Manager on duty for the Sports & VR Activities floor
Ensure the highest standards of visitor experience, safety and presentation across all activities areas
Act as the senior point of contact for visitor concerns, complaints, incidents or emergencies, escalating where appropriate
Oversee opening and closing procedures and ensure all safety, cleanliness and operational checklists are completed
Ensure all climbing walls, virtual reality systems and adventure activities are safe, operational and appropriately supervised
Liaise closely with Maintenance and Safety teams regarding defects, incidents and preventative maintenance

Leadership & Team Management

Provide leadership, direction and coaching to Activities Team Leads and the wider Activities team
Support, mentor and develop Team Leads in their people management and operational responsibilities
Embed Explorium’s values, behaviours and service standards within the Activities team
Manage performance, including feedback, capability development and disciplinary matters in conjunction with HR
Support onboarding, training and skill development for new and existing team members

Rostering, Planning & Performance

Oversee the creation and management of rosters to ensure appropriate staffing, competence and coverage at all times
Monitor attendance, punctuality, sickness and team conduct, addressing issues promptly
Deliver and oversee Daily Gatherings and key operational communications
Ensure effective break management and staff deployment throughout the day
Report on daily operations, incidents, performance issues and achievements to the Senior Management Team

Health, Safety & Risk

Take responsibility for personal health & safety and that of visitors and staff in the Sports Activities section
Ensure compliance with all health & safety policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work
Act as Fire Manager when required
Manage incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and follow-up
Ensure all activities are delivered in line with training, certification and regulatory requirements

Continuous Improvement

Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all Activities areas
Identify opportunities to enhance visitor experience, operational efficiency and team capability
Contribute to the research and development of new activities, experiences or commercial offerings where appropriate
Support delivery of special events, school visits and peak-period operations

What You Bring to the Role

You Will Definitely Have (Essential)

Proven experience managing a visitor-facing or operational team
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, direct and develop others
Experience working in a high-footfall leisure, sports or visitor attraction environment
A strong safety-first mindset, with experience working within robust Health & Safety frameworks
The ability to remain calm, decisive and professional under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience managing incidents, complaints or operational challenges
Strong organisational, planning and decision-making abilities
Successful Garda Vetting disclosure
Fluent English, both written and verbal
Authorisation to work full time hours in Ireland
Availability to work weekends on a rostered basis
Willingness to work across a seven-day operation

It Would Be Great If You Also Had (Desirable)

Experience managing climbing walls or adventure activity operations
Relevant indoor climbing qualifications, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent recognised training and competency (e.g. lead climbing, belaying, wall supervision/instruction)
Experience leading Team Leads or Supervisors
Familiarity with Virtual Reality or technically complex attractions
Experience supporting events, group bookings or peak operational periods
Certification in first aid/working at heights/rescue

Working Pattern

Explorium is open seven days a week. This role operates on a five-day roster, including regular weekend work.

To Apply:

Send CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 20th July2026

Explorium is committed to a workplace environment that promotes diversity and inclusion and creates an open and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. Employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements and business needs. Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexitime
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

supervisory: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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