About the role In this role you will be working in an Aquatic Leisure Centre team to deliver and supervise aquatic spaces and programs.
Qualified and or experienced applicants are preferred.
Employment type: Casual Classification: Band 2c - $32.88 Key responsibilities include: Provide a standard of supervision, education and care which is in accordance with the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations Maintain compliance with current Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations.
Ensure area of responsibility is covered by another qualified lifeguard when required to be away from active scanning.
Provide first aid and emergency care.
Perform water rescues.
Facilitate a safe and enjoyable environment through prevention, patron education and safety.
Regular safety checks of isolated area's as per deployment plan.
These include patrons using saunas.
Periodic checks of saunas and spas to ensure only members and paying casuals are using them.
Completion of administrative reports as required, including first aid reports and hazard identification reports.
Attend training and maintain qualifications in line with peak industry body recommendations/guidelines.
Attend professional development sessions as directed by The City.
About you The ideal candidate for this role will be experienced in running the day-to-day operations of a Leisure Centre.
You will have high levels of attention to detail and resilience, enjoy finding practical solutions to complex problems, with a safety first and professional approach to your work.
Essential: Understanding of the leisure industry and its commercial orientation.
Knowledge of swimming and lifesaving techniques and RLSSA awards and practices in relation to aquatic activities and ability to train staff and customers in these areas.
The ability to work evenings and weekends Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR and Pool Lifeguard certificate Current (employee) Working with Children's Check Preferred candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check and undergo a Medical and Functional Assessment If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!
Child Safety Responsibilities?? We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse.
We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.
Please read our?Child Safe Standards Management Policy.
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We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment.
For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.
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Please submit a resume and Key Selection Criteria listing your preferred sites and shifts you are interested in as displayed in the attached Vacancy List PD.
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