Careers at Aura
Why Work For Us
Because we are the best in our industry!
For 2018 we are listed as one of Ireland’s top 25 large companies by the Great Places to Work Institute.
We put our people first in everything we do, as we know that it is our people that make the company a success.
We place an emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career.
When our customers think of us we want them to think three things:
Community – Quality – Passion
We want to change people’s lives and educate, motivate and support them to be healthier and happier. We want all of our people to have this same goal for our customers.
If you want a career in the leisure industry and these words mean something to you then why don’t you send in your CV or apply for one of our current vacancies.
We have a great range of employee benefits:
- Aspire Programme – our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training and development opportunities
- Our Teaching Academy – opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant operations etc.
- Career Development – opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of our industry practices and to shape the careers of others
- Friends and Family Benefit – all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership or a free set of lessons in one of our 13 leisure centres once they pass their probation period
- Corporate discounted rate on affordable health insurance with HSF Health Plan, which covers day to day health costs like, GP, prescription, dental and optical bills. It has over 30 valuable benefits that help you get cash back for a wide range of treatments and out of pocket expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- a free confidential, comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members
- Length of Service Benefit of extra days holidays
- Career Promotions – opportunities to be promoted within the company – we follow a policy of promoting from within where possible
- A range of other benefits such as bike to work, TaxSaver and retail discounts
- Our GEM Awards programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile
- Regular fun events such as our annual “masterclasses” followed by social and team building activities.
Careers at Aura
Part Time Fitness Instructor AURA Youghal
This role will primarily involve working as a team member to drive Aura’s Fitness Experience and service excellence by building and developing member relationships, taking ownership and responding to member’s queries and continuously looking for opportunities to improve Aura’s service to our members. The Fitness Instructor will work closely with all staff to ensure we are meeting the specific needs of our individual members, promoting the Aura brand and achieving our goals.
We would like to hear from you if you can show us that:
- You are NCEHS/NCEF qualified.
- You have experience in instructing group fitness classes
- You have lots of enthusiasm, a positive attitude and will enjoy working in a customer service led environment
- You want to be the best
- You have a proven track record in the fitness industry with a self-motivation to achieve excellence in this area
- You are an excellent communicator
- You share our philosophy of helping people to feel better about themselves
- You are flexible in relation to your hours of work
- You hold a valid RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification (desirable)
Part Time Lifeguards AURA Youghal
Scope of the Lifeguard role:
- Provide opportunities for children where they learn and love to swim
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every member of Aura under their care
- Supervise swimming pool area
- Meet highest standard of safety
- Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
- Present professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Maintain a high standard of customer service
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
- All other duties as assigned and appropriate
Qualities & Qualifications
- R.L.S.S. Pool Lifeguard or I.W.S. Pool Lifeguard qualifications required
- Level II Swim Teacher qualifications woudl be an advantage
- Previous experience working as a Lifeguard is essential.
- Be able to demonstrate a good track record to date
- Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required.
- Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work.
Part Time Swim Teachers AURA Youghal
Scope of the role:
- The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants
- This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class
- Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies
- Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons
- Submit completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time
- Strengthen and grow the identity of AURA in the marketplace
- Provide opportunities for children where they learn and love to swim
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every member of Aura under their care
- Supervise swimming pool area
- Meet highest standard of safety
- Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
- Present professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Maintain a high standard of customer service
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
- All other duties as assigned and appropriate
Qualities & Qualifications:
- Level II Swim Teacher qualifications required
- R.L.S.S. Pool Lifeguard or I.W.S. Pool Lifeguard qualifications desired
- Previous experience working as a Swim Teacher is essential.
- Be able to demonstrate a good track record to date
- Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required.
- Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work (weekdays and evenings)
A Healthier & Happier Ireland