Causal Lifeguard

Nottingham Trent University

  • Nottingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Be part of something bigger.Doing things differently.NTU Sport are committed to having 70% of students engaged in sport and physical activity by 2025. Join us on our mission.Casual Lifeguard£12.74Casual Worker ContractAbout the RoleLove being poolside? Want to make a real difference while working with a fun, supportive team?
At NTU Sport, we're looking for confident, responsible, and friendly lifeguards to join us on a casual basis.In this role, you'll:
  • Supervise busy swim sessions and water polo matches
  • Help set up pool equipment
  • Keep students safe and supported at every session
You'll need a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and a proactive, can-do attitude. In return, we'll offer regular CPDs, flexible shift options, and a welcoming team environment.Anticipated shifts include (this will be discussed at the interview stage):Monday: 20:00-22:00Tuesday: 17:00-19:00Thursday: 17:30-18:30 & 20:00-21:00Friday: 18:00-20:30Please note: We use off-site pools (Nottingham High School & Harvey Hadden). You'll need to arrange your own transport.You'll thrive if you:
✔️ Stay calm under pressure
✔️ Work well with others
✔️ Care about high standards and safety
✔️ Enjoy being part of something biggerIf this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.Interview date: 18th September 2025About UsAt NTU, we believe that sport is for everyone. That's why we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where our students, staff and the people of Nottingham feel inspired, supported and part of a community.Our core values are Pride, Unity and Respect, and these three pillars are embedded into everything we do at NTU Sport. From the way we deliver coaching and sports science support, to the way we design our world-class facilities, we are committed to developing a culture of inclusivity and respect.Our determination to provide an outstanding service helped NTU secure 8th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship 2022-23, cementing NTU as a top 10 university for Sport.Our FacilitiesWe have a fantastic range of sports facilities at our City campuses, including industry-standard gym equipment, a 10m climbing wall, a sports hall, dance studios and a sports therapy suite offering physiotherapy and sports massage.Our Clifton campus is home to the Lee Westwood Sports Centre, a fully floodlit all-weather astro-turf pitch, three brand new squash courts, an exercise studio, sports hall, grass pitches and a newly refurbished fitness suite.Our Equestrian Centre at Brackenhurst features both indoor and outdoor arenas and holds a variety of events throughout the year, including unaffiliated and affiliated dressage competitions, and unaffiliated show jumping.For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Steven Drake (Club Development Officer) at steven.drake@ntu.ac.ukSafe and InclusiveAt NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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