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 Assistant/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 27 days plus 8 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.

The post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

All staff at employed at Levels 1-3 will be eligible to claim unsocial hours (hours worked between 10pm and 6am) and weekend working enhancements. This payment will take the form of a 15% uplift for any time worked between 10pm and 6am and any hour(s) worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

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, email: cameron.offer@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

At the University of Nottingham, we are proud to be a Times and Sunday Times Sports University winner, with a strong history of success and sporting pedigree. Our community includes Olympic medallists and international-standard athletes among our students and alumni.

If you’d like to be part of our ambitious future; providing health, wellbeing, and exercise opportunities for our university community, we would love you to join our team of Sports Centre Receptionists at our Sutton Bonington Sports Centre.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with commitment, flexibility, and a passion for customer care. You should be able to deliver excellent service, work independently and as part of a team, and be confident supporting front of house operations including taking bookings, creating memberships and till reconciliation.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including staff discounts, travel schemes, excellent training and personal development opportunities, and a generous holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata), plus standard bank holidays. You will also have access to leisure and childcare facilities across our campuses, as well as a contributory pension scheme.

This post is offered on a permanent (all year round) contract, with the following 2-week rolling shift pattern.

Week 1

Tues 1430-2245, Weds 1430-2245 and Fri 1430-2245.

Week 2

Tues 0630-1445, Weds 0630-1445, Sat 1445-2215 and Sun 1445-2215.

All staff at employed at Levels 1-3 will be eligible to claim unsocial hours (hours worked between 10pm and 6am) and weekend working enhancements. This payment will take the form of a 15% uplift for any time worked between 10pm and 6am and any hour(s) worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lauren Barker at lauren.barker@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)