DRSV Sports Assistant/Lifeguard (REG218625)

Do you love sport and want to work in a role that allows you to do something that you are passionate about every day?

Would you like to be part of our ambitious future, working within sector leading sports facilities providing health, wellbeing, and exercise opportunities for our university communities, including international and elite athletes?

If so, we would love you to join our team of Sports Assistants and Lifeguards based at the David Ross Sports Village on our Nottingham campus.

In this role, we will support you to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career in Sport.

And don’t worry if you’re not yet fully qualified, we will provide fully funded training in your first 6 months with us to ensure you achieve the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and in addition, our team of Professional Development experts will work with you to find the course, funding or programme you need to help you fulfil your potential.

A team player, you will bring a passion for customer care and a desire to deliver excellent service to the role. Working on a rota basis, you will, ensure the highest standards of facility operation, set up and delivery of activities and large events, as well as providing safe supervision of customers and lifeguard cover of our 25-meter indoor swimming pool.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus 13 public holidays, pension scheme and access to leisure and childcare facilities across our campuses. 

Candidates will need to be flexible in their approach to their working week, noting that evening, weekend, and work over public holidays will be required. Core hours for the David Ross Sports Village are 6.00am to 11.00pm.

This position is a permanent, full-time role (36.25 hours per week). 

Note: Interviews for the roles will include a practical swim competency test to take place within the swimming pool.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to cameron.offer@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note, applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 11 Nov 2025
Category: Operations and Facilities