Swimming Pool / Lifeguard Team Leader

Swimming Pool / Lifeguard Team Leader 

Longford Forest | €17.40 per hour

Keep guests smiling and safe

Join our team and play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and welcoming operation of our pool facilities. You'll lead and inspire a high‑performing team, uphold exceptional standards of guest care and support the achievement of our financial goals.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee daily pool operations and ensure compliance with company standards
• Lead, coach and develop team members, including performance reviews
• Ensure completion of all mandatory training and uphold safety regulations
• Support retail sales and help achieve financial targets
• Work effectively in hot and humid conditions (our Subtropical Swimming Paradise is heated to 29.5°C year-round)

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 6am and 9:45pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification
• Supervisory experience in a similar role and environment
• Skilled in people management, strong communication and excellent attention to detail
• Friendly, genuine and approachable with guests and colleagues

Note: You'll need to complete a Garda vetting before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews are ongoing

Working here

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Closing date: 3rd June 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.