Job Ref: DAL5314
Branch: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Location: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 03/07/2026
Closing date: 03/08/2026
Assistant Leisure Centre Manager
Kickstart your career with us at Dalata Hotel Group! This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, with access to the Dalata Academy, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training courses designed to support your growth.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with experienced team members in a supportive environment. As an Assistant Leisure Centre Manager, you will inspire your team to create memorable guest experiences, drive performance, and foster a strong culture of teamwork. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance your career, we invite you to explore a career opportunity at Dalata Hotel Group.
Benefits
- Free employee meals on duty
- 50% Off FB in all properties
- €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
- 30% off the Friends Family rate
- Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
- Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
- Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
Your Job:
- Assist the Leisure Centre Manager and oversee the gym during the Manager's absence, ensuring the daily operations and staffing of a safe and effective Leisure Centre.
- Support the leisure centre manager with employee training and development, employee engagement and any HR issues.
- To help implement and maintain the highest standard operating procedures for all service areas.
- Liaise with the General Manager and Leisure Centre manager regarding all operational issues.
- Drive sales and role model exemplary customer service for all items.
What You Need:
- Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience using the Invoice system
- At least 6 months of prior experience as a Leisure Centre Supervisor or Assistant Manager
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Fully qualified and certified Gym Instructor
- Fully qualified and certified Lifeguard (certificate must be up to date)
- Certified in Occupational First Aid (certificate must be up to date)
- Certified Pool Plant Room Operator (certificate must be up to date) - desirable but not essential
- REPs Ireland Registration
About Us
Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.
Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.
Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.
At Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, we’re always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.
Located in the heart of Dublin, a short stroll from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Dublin’s Docklands, it’s a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. Make the most of your stay at our Club Vitae Leisure Centre, with one of the largest swimming pools in Dublin city along with a separate kids pool. If you want to explore the area, we’re conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre, and Pearse DART station which connects you across the whole of Dublin.
