Job Description

Aquapark Operations Manager

Location:

Mid Ulster

Position:

Permanent | Full-Time | 40+ hours per week

Salary:

40,000

Reporting To:

Owner

Do you thrive in high-energy, outdoor environments? Are you a natural leader with a passion for team culture, safety, and delivering unforgettable customer experiences?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an

Aquapark Manager

to lead the operations of a popular outdoor waterpark in Mid Ulster. Our client - a well-established and growing leisure business - is seeking a confident, hands-on leader to continue building on the success of the park as it enters its next chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Leadership

Supervise and inspire a team of up to 40 seasonal and permanent staff. Oversee rotas, training, and development to ensure a high-performing and safety-focused team. Organise RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society) lifeguard training and maintain certification records. Coordinate with booking and office staff to ensure seamless customer experiences.

Operational Management

Maintain RLSS Gold Standard accreditation - a non-negotiable benchmark of excellence. Conduct regular equipment inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards. Write and maintain Risk Assessments, Method Statements, NOPs, and EOPs. Manage the successful completion of the annual Aquapark Accreditation audit.

Events & Marketing

Coordinate group bookings, events, and park promotions. Support the park's on-site social media presence to engage and attract visitors.

What You'll Need:

Essential:

Management experience in a leisure, aquatics, or outdoor recreation environment. Strong leadership and communication skills. Confidence in managing safety-critical operations and compliance documentation. Organised, calm under pressure, and great at motivating teams.

Desirable:

Lifeguard qualification (e.g. RLSS NPLQ). RLSS Trainer Assessor qualification. Valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid certification.

What's on Offer:

A chance to lead one of Ireland's most exciting outdoor waterparks. Hands-on support and a smooth handover from the outgoing manager. Opportunities for further training and career development. Private health insurance, uniform allowance & employee perks. Subsidised staff outings, optional company vehicle, and potential for subsidised accommodation. A fun, dynamic, and rewarding working environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Aquapark Operations Manager