At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pool areas, maintain cleanliness, and assist with activities and tours.
- Company: Wymondham Leisure Centre, known for its top-notch facilities and community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, employee discounts, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a positive impact on community health and fitness.
- Qualifications: NPLQ lifeguard qualification and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25948 - 25948 £ per year.
Salary £25,948 per annum (including Real Living Wage uplift)
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: to be confirmed
Why Join Us?
We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and 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.
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.
Leisure Assistant - Full Time in Wymondham employer: South Norfolk and Broadland Councils
Wymondham Leisure Centre is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where you can make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing. With competitive benefits such as free onsite parking, employee discounts, and a commitment to flexible working hours, you'll find a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Join our dedicated team and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to a facility that prioritises health, safety, and customer service.
Contact Details:
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils Recruitment Team
