Centre Attendant (Lifeguard)

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

Please clearly state in your cover letter which role or roles you are applying for, including the relevant post number(s).

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 tom.bartley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.