Lifeguard

Job description

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
£13.25 per hour

This is a 0hrs contract with working many in the evening Monday to Friday at either Nottingham High School or Harvey Hadden Sport Complex

Want to play an important role in supporting student sport at NTU?
NTU Sport is looking for qualified Lifeguards to support our Swimming and Water Polo Club activities at hired off-site pool facilities.

You will be responsible for providing a safe environment for club members during training sessions and activities, ensuring appropriate poolside supervision and responding quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency. You'll help maintain high safety standards, support the positive experience of our student athletes, and work closely with club members and NTU Sport staff.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with students, remains calm under pressure, and takes pride in creating a safe and welcoming environment.

With flexible hours linked to club training and activity sessions, this is a great opportunity to gain experience within a university sport environment while supporting the development of student sport.

Join us and help our Swimming and Water Polo Club members train and compete safely.

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.

Interviews w/c 21st September

About Us
At 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 Facilities
We 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 Coordinator at [email protected].

Join Us
We can offer you a career with a difference, as together we shape futures, change lives and create the university of the future.

Doing things differently, we empower our people to shape, create and innovate. Whether they're pushing the boundaries with award-winning research, transforming society through global collaborations or supporting and helping our students to achieve their potential. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Join our friendly and diverse community of 4,000 professionals, academics and researchers, and you'll enjoy the support and ownership you need to perform at your best. A great place to work, we value, respect and care for all our colleagues, providing flexible and competitive rewards and genuine opportunities for career progression. So, take on an exciting new challenge with an ambitious university where progress never stops.

We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University

Safe and Inclusive
At 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 Government Skilled Worker visa 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 Home Office website 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.