Assistant Leisure Centre Manager

✨ Assistant Leisure Club Manager – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork

Ready to help lead one of Cork’s most vibrant leisure and wellbeing destinations?
The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork is seeking an experienced and energetic Assistant Leisure Club Manager to co-ordinate the daily operations of our Leisure Club, elevate member experience, and assist in driving commercial success within one of the region’s leading hotel leisure facilities.

In this role, you will play a central part in shaping the future of our leisure offering—delivering exceptional service to hotel guests and club members, developing a high-performing team, and ensuring our facilities continue to exceed the standards expected of the Radisson Blu brand.


💼 Key Responsibilities

Business & Operations

  • Assist in managing in the day-to-day running of the Radisson Blu Cork Leisure Club, ensuring a welcoming, high-quality environment at all times.

  • Drive membership growth, retention, and revenue through strong sales initiatives and local marketing.

  • Ensure plant, equipment, and facilities are maintained to Radisson Blu brand expectations.

Leadership & People Development

  • Develop a team of fitness, sales, and member experience professionals.

  • Create a performance-driven culture that aligns with Radisson Blu values of genuine hospitality and outstanding service.

  • Foster teamwork, motivation, and a positive, energetic work environment.

Customer Experience

  • Build a strong sense of community where members feel they truly belong.

  • Ensure every guest and member receives a warm Radisson Blu welcome and a consistently exceptional experience.

  • Champion service excellence across all touchpoints of the Leisure Club.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Fire, Hygiene, and Security standards in line with hotel and Radisson Blu policies.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and professional facility for colleagues, members, and guests.


🧩 Skills & Behaviours

  • Highly organised and process-focused, with strong attention to operational excellence.

  • An engaging manager who sets clear expectations and motivates others to achieve.

  • Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and inspire loyalty.

  • Creative problem solver with flexibility and resilience.


🎓 Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Third-level qualification in Fitness, Sports, or Leisure Management.

  • Experience in Supervising or Managing a team.

  • Excellent experience of working in a leisure club environment

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

⭐ Desired Qualifications

  • Fitness Instructor Level 3 (REPS Ireland)

  • STA Pool Plant Operator Award

  • Swim Teaching Qualification

  • Group Exercise Qualification

  • Occupational First Aid

  • Lifeguard certification

  • Experience working with CRM systems


🌟 Join the Team at Radisson Blu Cork

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a key part of our hotel’s guest and member experience. If you’re passionate about fitness, community, and delivering exceptional service—and you want to grow your career within the Radisson Blu brand—we would love to hear from you.

Assistant Leisure Centre Manager

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

T45 K773

Competitive salary and benefits package Industry leading benefits package
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 29/08/2026
Job reference: AC1621295CorALCM

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