Leisure Center Manager

Job description

Job Title: Leisure Centre Manager

Location: County Cork

Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Reports To: General Manager / Deputy General Manager

About the Role:

Noel Group is proud to partner with a leading hotel group in Cork to recruit an experienced Leisure Centre Manager for a busy and award-winning hotel leisure facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality or leisure professional to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a modern leisure centre, ensuring exceptional guest and member experiences while driving standards, revenue, team performance, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will lead from the front, managing staff, memberships, health & safety, customer service, and promotional activity while working closely with the wider hotel management team.

What’s in it for You?

• €40,000-€42,000
• Complimentary leisure club membership
• Staff meals provided
• Free on-site parking
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friends & family accommodation rates
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a progressive and growing hospitality group

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Leisure Centre to the highest standards
• Lead, train, motivate, and develop the leisure team
• Deliver exceptional customer service to members and hotel guests
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and company SOPs
• Manage memberships, renewals, retention, and new business generation
• Drive monthly sales targets and promote facility usage
• Handle customer queries and resolve complaints professionally
• Manage weekly rosters, payroll attendance, and holiday scheduling
• Monitor stock levels and order chemicals, cleaning products, and supplies
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing on promotions and social media activity
• Attend management meetings and contribute to wider hotel operations
• Support recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and staff development

Key Requirements

• Previous experience managing a leisure centre, gym, club, or similar facility
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent customer service and communication ability
• Experience managing memberships, revenue targets, and promotions
• Good understanding of health & safety compliance
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Experience with staff rotas, payroll systems, and team development
• Proactive, hands-on management style
• Hospitality experience is a distinct advantage
• Flexible and professional approach to work