Job Advertisement: Assistant Swimming Pool Manager at UCD Sport & Fitness Ltd.
UCD Campus Sport and Leisure Limited is seeking a highly motivated and suitably qualified Assistant Swimming Pool Manager to assist in the efficient and safe operation and management of aquatic facilities.
About Us
UCD Sport & Fitness, operated by UCD Campus Sport and Leisure Limited, is a premier fitness facility located on the University College Dublin (UCD) campus.
We offer top-tier facilities and services, including our state-of-the-art 50-meter Olympic swimming pool, gym areas, and fitness classes, catering to a diverse range of fitness needs.
About the Role
As an Assistant Swimming Pool Manager, you will oversee the pool area, including the Tepidarium, changing areas, wet classroom, and plant room.
You will help ensure the smooth running of the pool facilities, maintaining high standards of safety and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enforce policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the pool facilities.
2. Manage, train, and evaluate lifeguard staff and deck supervisors, including recruitment, induction training, ongoing staff development, and upskilling in customer service, rescue skills, and best practices.
3. Maintain and ensure relevant staff qualifications are up to date.
4. Deliver training as required.
5. Oversee pool operations, including first aid, lifeguard rotations, and scheduling.
6. Evaluate and maintain pool plant equipment, including water quality, chemical dosing, and filtration.
7. Coordinate maintenance of all equipment and ensure health and safety records are kept up to date.
8. Assist in delivering the companys Learn to Swim program and facilitate ad-hoc bookings as required.
9. Work closely with Duty Managers to maintain facility excellence.
10. Promote the facility to members and customers, ensuring a high level of customer service at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
* Pool Plant Operators Qualification.
* Royal Lifesaving Society (or equivalent) - Qualified Trainer/Assessor for Pool Lifeguarding.
* Pool Lifeguard Qualification (IWS / RLSS).
* Full Swim Teachers Certificate.
* First Aid Qualification.
* Fluent English.
* Child Safeguarding Certificate.
* Desirable qualifications/experience include Third-level or higher qualification in leisure management or a similar field.
* Manual Handling Certificate.
* Previous experience in a similar role within a leisure or swimming pool environment.
* Knowledge of National Quality Standards (e.g., White Flag accreditation from Ireland Active).