Centre Attendant Victoria Leisure Centre (Lifeguard)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Lifeguard to supervise customers at the Victoria Leisure Centre. The role requires the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and excellent customer service skills. The successful candidate will maintain safety and cleanliness while supporting customers' activities. This position offers a starting salary of £25,583 per annum, and candidates must be willing to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous leave entitlement

Access to a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and leisure activities supervision.
• Willingness to work shifts and attend monthly staff training.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe supervision of all customers using the facilities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain cleanliness.
• Set up and store equipment following health and safety standards.

Skills

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification 9th/10th Edition

Knowledge of a range of sport and leisure activities

Fluent English

Education

Swim England or STA Swim Teachers Qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Post 1 - 28 hours; Post 2 - 14.5 hours; Post 3 - 11.75 hours (Female only role)

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting £25,583 (Level one) rising to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Victoria Leisure Centre (NG1 1DB)

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. 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.

About the Role

Active Nottingham are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team at Victoria Leisure Centre. 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 ensuring 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.

About You

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification 9th/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

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

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: 5th December 2025

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: TBC

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