Leisure Assistant

South Norfolk and Broadland District Council; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland District Council is seeking a motivated Lifeguard at Wymondham Leisure Centre. The role involves supervising the pool and dry side areas, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and assisting with activities and tours for the public and schools.

The ideal candidate will hold RLSS/NPLQ and have good concentration, communication skills, and awareness of health & safety and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• RLSS/NPLQ National Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Good concentration and clear communication with customers.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements in leisure environments.
• Experience in a leisure centre or similar setting preferable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain cleanliness of the pool and dry side areas, ensuring a safe environment.
• Set up activities within the centre and assist with tours from the public and schools.
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public and centre users.

Skills

Lifeguard/NPLQ

Customer service

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Communication

Job description

Location

Wymondham Leisure Centre, Norwich Road, Wymondham, NR18 0NT

Application Deadline

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Hours

37 hours per week

Contract Type

Full Time

About the role

Wymondham Leisure Centre has some of the best facilities in the area, and each week we run over 90 classes as well as a popular 50-week swim school programme. We are looking to welcome a motivated individual with an interest in swimming, fitness and wellbeing to join us. You will be a valued member of our busy team, will work a range of shifts and will provide excellent customer service to members of the public.

The role will involve supervising and maintaining cleanliness of the pool and dry side areas, ensuring a safe environment for all areas. You will also be involved in setting up activities within the centre, assisting with tours from the public and schools and ensuring our facility is clean, well run and ready for business.

Our teams work across our leisure centres, so you need to have your own means of transport and enjoy this flexible working style.

About You

With an RLSS/NPLQ National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ), you will need good concentration skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with our customers. Previous experience in a leisure centre or similar environment, together with an awareness of Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements within the leisure industry is desirable.

Please note that the shifts are a range of earlies, lates and weekends.

Please note the successful applicant will be subject to a swim test.

Closing Date:6th September 2026

Interview Date:16 September 2026

Job Profile

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Further Information

For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the PeopleTeam as follows:

Liv Towler -Assistant Centre Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

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Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

• free onsite parking
• employee discounts
• a competitive holiday allowance
• wellbeing initiatives
• the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

To hear why our employees think that working for us is so special, please visit our website .

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.