Centre Attendant (Lifeguard)

Nottingham City Council • Nottingham, NH

3d • £26,427 - £27,274 • Onsite

About The Position

Active Nottingham is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Centre Attendants (Lifeguards) to work at Clifton Leisure Centre, Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Ken Martin Leisure Centre, and Victoria Leisure Centre. The role involves safely supervising customers using swimming pools and other areas of the centre, delivering exceptional customer service in accordance with professional standards, and maintaining cleanliness and a safe environment for customers taking part in activities and sports. The postholder will set up, take down, and store equipment in line with established guidelines and health and safety standards. The role requires working shifts and flexible hours to meet service needs and attending monthly staff training.

There are ten permanent posts with working hours ranging from 2 to 37 hours per week. Schedules include early and late shifts, weekends, and other specified weekly rotas. The salary starts at £26,427 (Level One) and rises to £27,274 (Level Three) per annum, pro rata for part-time posts. The roles are onsite at the listed leisure centres. An enhanced DBS check for regulated activity is required.

Requirements

• Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, 10th Edition.
• Have knowledge of a range of sport and leisure activities.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain within 12 weeks, a Swim England or STA Swim Teachers Qualification.
• Undergo an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise customers using the swimming pools and other areas of the centre.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while consistently adhering to professional standards.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and ensure a safe environment for customers using the centre.
• Set up, break down, and correctly store equipment in accordance with established guidelines and health and safety standards.
• Work shifts and flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Attend monthly staff training.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after five years of service, plus bank holidays; option to buy additional leave annually.
• Access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%.
• Smart Working to support work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinemas, shops, and other services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed