Adventure Manager

Adventure Manager - Activity Centre in Galway An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Adventure Manager to join Wildlands. This highly motivated individual will head the Adventure department for Wildlands. Responsibilities: Develop new systems and strategies to ensure safe, successful and profitable running of the Adventure Department. Responsible for the management, recruitment and monitoring of the Adventure team. Manage and oversee the Adventure team training, content, delivery standards and team development. Provide instruction in specialist areas relevant to the activities offered in Wildlands and keep your qualifications and skills up to date. Support adventure opportunities or adventure projects affiliated with Wildlands. Responsible for planning appropriate programmes of outdoor activities for guests. Ensure Adventure team members adhere to safety regulations, that equipment and facilities are safe and that guests are clearly and professionally instructed in safety procedures. Provide strategic direction and guidance to management to ensure optimal effectiveness of the department. Assess risk and act upon any issues arising from this assessment. Purchase, check, maintain and prepare activity equipment. Deal with the financial management of the department, such as projections, costing, invoicing. Ensure up to date records for incident and safety audits, maintenance logs, Adventure team records / training and PPE safety logs are kept. Create and foster relationships with key industry experts and organizations, including Failte Ireland and the Adventure Travel Trade Association ATTA. Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications Qualifications and experience in variety of outdoor activities including at least two full and relevant instructorships such as RCI, CWI or ERCA. Up to date First Aid qualification. Previous management role in a similar business / similar experience. Desirable 3rd level Qualification in a related subject such as business management, outdoor education, leadership, recreation or sports-related course. Skills Excellent leadership and management skills, with a willingness to lead by example. Teamworking skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a range of people. Proven track record in achieving labour cost KPIs and an aptitude for numbers. Ability to manage a budget. Project management skills - ability to handle time-sensitive projects and working to deadlines. Ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality industry and / or adventure industry. Enthusiastic team player with excellent inter-personal skills. Decision-making skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations. Planning and organisational skills. Imaginative and innovative approach to work. Flexibility to meet business and customer needs. Our Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. This is a full-time position available on rostered basis, which includes weekends and evening shifts. Please note, we can only accept applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland. Due to location applicants will need their own private transport For full details please forward current CV in Word Format to Richard with Reference details, view or call Richard at Skills: Budgets and Finance Guest Relations standards and service Leisure Club Management Health and Fitness Adventure and games Team building Benefits: Meal Allowance / Canteen Paid Holidays parking