Centre Attendant (Lifeguard)

Leicestershire County Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards to supervise pool areas, ensure safety and deliver high standards of customer service. You will assist with setup, maintain cleanliness and comply with health and safety guidelines while rotating shifts to cover service needs.

We welcome applicants with National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ 10th Edition), knowledge of sport and leisure activities, and a DBS check. Hybrid/work arrangements may apply and a closing date is listed.

Qualifications

• NPLQ (10th Edition) is required.
• Knowledge of a range of sport and leisure activities.
• Hold or be willing to obtain Swim England or STA Swim Teachers Qualification within 12 weeks.
• DBS enhanced check is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe supervision of customers using swimming pools and centre areas.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by adhering to professional standards.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and a safe environment for customers.
• Set up, breakdown and store equipment in line with guidelines and health and safety.

Skills

NPLQ 10th Edition

Sport & leisure knowledge

Swim teachers qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full or Part-time (see below)

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £26,427 (Level one) rising to £27,274 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Clifton Leisure Centre (NG11 8AB), Djanogly Community Leisure Centre (NG7 6BR), Ken Martin Leisure Centre (NG6 8AP) & Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB)

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

About the Role

Active Nottingham are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual's to join the team. The main duties are to ensure the safe supervision of all customers using the swimming pools and other areas of the centre. Delivering exceptional customer service by consistently adhering to professional standards. Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and ensure a safe environment for customers to enjoy their chosen activities or sports. Being responsible for setting up, breaking down, and correctly storing equipment in accordance with established guidelines and health and safety standards and able to work shifts and flexible hours to cover for the needs of the service along with attending monthly staff training.

Available Posts

• Post 1 – Clifton Leisure Centre (NG11 8AB), 37 hours per week
  • Mixed rota of Earlies, Lates & Weekends
• Post 2 – Clifton Leisure Centre (NG11 8AB), 21 hours per week
  • Week 1: Tuesday & Wednesday 2.30pm – 10pm, Sunday 9am – 4.30pm
  • Week 2: Tuesday 6.45am – 2pm, Wednesday 6.45am – 2.30pm & Friday 1.30pm – 9pm
  • Week 3: Tuesday & Wednesday 6.45am – 2.15pm & Sunday 9.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Week 4: Tuesday & Wednesday 2.30pm – 10pm & Friday 1.30pm – 9pm
• Post 3 – Djanogly Community Leisure Centre (NG7 6BR), 8.5 hours per week (Female Only)
  • Sunday’s: 8am – 5pm
• Post 4 – Ken Martin Leisure Centre (NG6 8AP), 10.25 hours per week
  • Tuesday’s: 6pm - 10.15pm
  • Sunday’s: 11.30am - 5.30pm
• Post 5 – Ken Martin Leisure Centre (NG6 8AP), 3.5 hours per week
  • Sunday’s: 11.45am – 3.15pm
• Post 6 – Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB), 2 hours per week
  • Monday’s: 12noon – 2pm
• Post 7 – Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB), 7 hours per week
  • Tuesday’s: 2pm – 9.30pm
• Post 8 – Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB), 7 hours per week
  • Wednesday’s: 2pm – 9.30pm
• Post 9 – Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB), 3.75 hours per week
  • Friday’s: 5.45pm – 9.30pm
• Post 10 – Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB), 3.5 hours per week
  • Sunday’s: 1.30pm – 4.30pm

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification 10th Edition
• Knowledge of a range of sport and leisure activities
• Hold or be willing to obtain within a 12 week period Swim England or STA Swim Teachers Qualification
• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post..

You can find the job description for this post here .

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Tom Bartley (Health, Safety, Workforce & Training Manager) by telephone on 07977 853950 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: To be confirmed