The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Job reference REQ8032 Date posted 10/08/2026 Application closing date 24/08/2026 Location Various locations across Leicester City Salary £25,583- £25,989 Per Year Package Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement):£35,437.77 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Sports and Leisure Attachments Job Description LCA.pdf
Full and Part Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent
Would you like to work in one of our fantastic leisure centres across Leicester city?
We are looking for qualified lifeguards to become a valued member of our dynamic sports service.
Working for Active Leicester we encompass all sports in the city. We have seven leisure centres with swimming pools and gyms; one climbing wall; one athletics track; one golf facility and several dedicated football pitches. Our pools are available to all, regardless of age or ability. We run adult and children lessons, pool exercise classes and public swimming sessions.
With increased investment and refurbishments, we are looking for lifeguards to join our growing teams on a permanent basis.
Shift Pattern
You will be required to work on a shift pattern which will include Early, Evenings and Weekends. Our leisure centres are typically open 6am – 10pm. You will be required to be flexible across these times.
Our current permanent vacancies including posts at:
- Braunstone Leisure Centre – 37 Hours Per Week.
Tuesday 16:00-21:00 5 hoursThursday 16:00 -21:00 5 hoursSaturday 08:00 – 15:30 7 hours
Monday 14:00 – 21:00 6.5 hoursWednesday 14:00 – 21:30 7 hoursSunday 08:00 – 16:00 7.5 hours
To deliver these particular sessions at Spence Street (21 Hour post), due to a genuine occupational requirement there is a need to have female applicants only for ladies only pool sessions.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll assist with the day to day running of the facility, providing the highest standard of customer service whilst ensuring the health and safety of customers. This will include being responsible for pool supervision ensuring bathers are safe and follow rules to prevent accidents and vandalism. You’ll be responsible for remedial cleaning of the building and will be required to set up and take down equipment for activities. As a strong swimmer, you’ll respond to pool emergencies.
What you’ll need
You’ll already hold the NPLQ ready to start the role. For those candidates who are successful after the swim test/interview and are committed to working. You’ll be given one to one support and training to ensure you have a positive experience and achieve your full potential.
What we can offer you
- Joining us you’ll get 50% off selected memberships at our seven leisure centres, with no joining fee.
- As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance.
- You’ll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- In addition, you can choose fromseveralflexible benefits,including discounts on shops, city buses and trains
For further information about this post, please contact:
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