Duty Manager

We are looking for a  Duty Manager at  DKIT Sport

Are you looking for a change or a new challenge?

Have you supervisor / managerial experience?

Are you considering changing industries and keen for a role in the lively leisure sector?

Do you thrive in a fast paced environment?

Are you willing to learn new skills to equip you to manage a busy, energetic team?

Why join the Aura Family?

We are the best in our industry! We don't just talk about our values; we live them every single day.

We don't say we're the best place to work - our people do...  We have been recognized again as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2025. This marks the seventh year Aura has been ranked among the Top Large Irish Workplaces. We are also proud to have been named the Best Workplace for Women and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing in both 2024 and 2025.

At Aura our people are at the heart of our business and our culture is built on embracing diversity and inclusion.

In 2024 we were awarded the "Investors in Diversity Silver Certification" with the Irish Centre for Diversity and we were honoured to win the National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025.

Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.  In 2024 we received the H&S National Sport & Leisure Award .

We place emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career.

Other reasons to join our team....

Friends and Family Benefit  - all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership of one of our leisure centres

Our Training Academy  - opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc

Aspire Programme  - our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities

Career Development  - opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of industry practices and to shape the careers of others

Aura One Hub  - benefits, rewards and recognition platform

EAP Programme  - a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members

Our  GEM Awards  programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile

A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee's and dependants through the HSF Health Plans

Our vision is BIG....

Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active lifestyles.

As a Duty Manager you will be responsible for a day-to-day management of the centre. When you're on shift you hold the reins! You will have the accountability for planning, organising and directing all day-to-day centre activities and ensuring that the needs of our members are being met and exceeded.

As a Duty Manager you will be responsible for a day-to-day management of the centre. When you're on shift you hold the reins! You will have the accountability for planning, organising and directing all day-to-day centre activities and ensuring that the needs of our members are being met and exceeded. You must be available to work week days and weekend days in the role.

What your day as a Duty Manager will look like :

• Behave as a role model for everyone
• Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values
• Maintain a high standard of customer service
• Operate your shift to ensure all areas are covered and duties are completed
• Supervise and co-ordinate staff, and ensure that everything gets done
• Performance manage and mentor the team to ensure excellent operational standards
• Deliver the highest standards of health and safety adhering to our policies and procedures at all times
• Ensure effective communication in relation to the operation and day-to-day running of the centre
• Be an Aura ambassador and represent the company with a professional approach and attitude

Here's what the successful candidate will look like :

R.L.S.S Pool Lifeguard or I.W.S Pool Lifeguard Qualification

You must have previous experience in a leadership role

A good track record of your performance and adherence to our company values and shared behaviours

Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills

Must be able to prioritise multiple tasks based on the needs of our business

A positive, results oriented and driven attitude and a willingness to learn and improve

Strong IT Skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)

Be commercially aware and target focused

Have high standards in health & safety and customer service

Excellent initiative and problem solving skills

Swim Teacher, Fitness Instructor and Pool Plant qualifications are an advantage

A full job description is available on application