Part-Time Lifeguard / Swim Teacher

About Us

Jacksons Hotel Leisure Centre offers a welcoming, family-friendly environment for hotel guests, members, and swim school participants. We are currently seeking a professional and enthusiastic Lifeguard / Swim Teacher to join our leisure team.

About the Role

This dual role involves maintaining the highest safety standards within the pool area while delivering engaging and structured swimming lessons as part of our swim school programme.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lifeguarding the swimming pool and leisure facilities in line with safety regulations
• Ensuring the safety of hotel guests, members, and swim school participants
• Delivering swimming lessons in accordance with Swim Ireland / hotel programmes
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety of the pool and surrounding areas
• Enforcing pool rules and hotel leisure centre policies
• Responding promptly and professionally to emergency situations
• Providing excellent customer service in a hotel environment
• Reporting incidents, hazards, and maintenance issues

Required Criteria

• Current Lifeguard Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, professional, and safety-focused
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland
• Garda Vetting required

Desired Criteria

• Swim Teacher qualification
• Previous experience in a leisure centre or hotel environment is an advantage

Skills Needed

Exceptional Customer Service Skills

About The Company

The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family-run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal.Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state of the art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards.In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre and extensive conference & banqueting facilities the hotel is one of the largest in the region.In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedores 66 bedrooms & a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as it's backdrop.

Company Culture

At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well-being, safety and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests. WELL-BEING We believe the role we can play in our employees well-being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers. EQUALITY We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. We are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.

Company Benefits

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment for all our employees, with employee wellbeing, autonomy and supportive management at the core of everything we do.

Vacation, Paid time off, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Tuition reimbursement, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee of the Month, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities

Salary

Not disclosed