We are seeking a commercially minded, and people-centric Leisure Club Manager to join the team at the The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo, part of The iNUA Hotel Collection.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced manager to step up and take full ownership of the Leisure Club's operations, driving membership sales, ensuring impeccable standards, and leading a high-performing team.
As a leading hospitality group in Ireland, we are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our guests and members. We value dynamic leadership, commercial flair, and a passion for people development. This role is pivotal in delivering an outstanding wellbeing offering to both our hotel guests and local community members.
Key Responsibilities & Role Purpose
As Leisure Club Manager, you will be the commercial and operational leader of the club, reporting directly to the Hotel General Manager and Group Leisure Manager. Your main focus will be:
- Commercial Performance: Take full responsibility for the club’s revenue, profit, and payroll budgets. Your ultimate goal is to improve live membership numbers through intelligent sales strategies, retention programmes, and customer value growth.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain the highest standards of presentation and ensure full compliance in all areas of Health & Safety, including excellent knowledge of Plant & Machinery operations.
- Dynamic Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of Fitness, Sales, and Member Experience Champions. Foster a culture where the team is motivated, performs at its highest level, and achieves outstanding business results.
- Sales & Retention: Formulate and execute robust Marketing & Sales Plans to actively seek new business, drive retention, and coordinate successful Corporate and Wellbeing Events.
- Member Experience: Ensure every member and hotel guest receives a top-class experience, exceeding expectations and creating a sense of belonging that encourages strong word-of-mouth referrals.
What We Are Looking For: Skills & Behaviours
We are looking for a true leader who lives and breathes our values.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Leisure Club Management experience (or similar).
- Proven track record in leading teams to achieve results and business objectives.
- Third-level Qualification in Fitness, Leisure & Sports Management, or similar.
- Fitness Instructor Level 3 REPS Ireland or equivalent.
- Group Exercise Instructor qualification.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
- Basic First Aid certified.
Highly Desirable
- STA Pool Plant Operators Award
- Swim Teaching Qualification
- Lifeguard Qualification