Overview
First Swim Sandyford is looking to hire a
Full Time Manager
for it's busy swim school at the Beacon South Quarter, starting in April 2026.
We are Ireland's only purpose-built baby & toddler swim school teaching children from 10 weeks to 3 years old with our own on-site heated pool and private cafe.
The role will be primarily non-pool based so the manager can focus on the day to day operations of the school and engage with our customers.
Experience in swim school/ leisure management or childcare management is essential as you will be leading a team of 6 enthusiastic swim teachers. For those with only childcare experience, full swim teacher training can be arranged.
For the right candidate we may be able to accommodate an earlier start date.
First Swim is fun and friendly place to work and our award winning school has a very loyal growing customer base.
We have a fantastic career development package where we offer advanced training right up to tutor level status which is free for our staff.
Starting salary is between €35-40K
based on experience and qualifications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to and we will contact you. All correspondence is confidential.
[About First Swim]
We are Ireland's first purpose-built baby & toddler swim school based at the Beacon South Quarter in Sandyford with our own onsite heated pool. Our modern and advanced centre has been designed around the needs of parents and babies making it unique in every way teaching swim lessons for babies and toddlers from 10 weeks to 3 years old. We have a private café, viewing area for guests and spacious changing rooms with shower facilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and lead all staff, overseeing staff rotas for shifts and breaks
* Meet & greet all customers, promoting and delivering a high standard of customer service
* Ensure all areas of the centre are clean and safe at all times
* Manage a small coffee dock, serve coffee and manage stock requirements
* Provide admin support to the swim teachers and to the company director
* Oversee bookings, general enquiries and merchandise sales
* Promote the First Swim brand via social media
Benefits include
* Discounted parking at BSQ
* Bike To Work scheme
* Additional industry training programmes
* Café & employee discount