At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pool areas, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join a progressive leisure centre with top-notch facilities.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, employee discounts, competitive holiday allowance, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a fun work environment.
- Qualifications: Must have RLSS/NPLQ qualification and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40582 - 49600 £ per year.
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
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 People Team as follows:
- Liv Towler - Assistant Centre Manager
Email: liv.towler@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Tel: 01508 505258 - People Team:
Email: peopleteam@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Tel: 01508 533995
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. 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 in Wymondham employer: South Norfolk and Broadland District Council
South Norfolk and Broadland District Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and community engagement at Wymondham Leisure Centre. Employees benefit from flexible hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the local community through their roles. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a positive environment for both staff and visitors.
Contact Details:
South Norfolk and Broadland District Council Recruitment Team
