Aquatic Centre Lifeguard - Casual

About the position

The role has the responsibility of maintaining order at the Aquatic Centre by preventing accidents through the application of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of Aquatic Centre patrons.  The role is also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the pool facilities, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required. This position requires weekend and holiday work and could occur at our Muswellbrook and or Denman facilities.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current CPR and/or First Aid Certificate.
• Current Lifeguard Certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality customer service.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

We offer

• Casual with an hourly rate from $36.9240 to $41.4845 (inclusive of casual loading) (depending on qualifications, skills and experience), plus 11.5% superannuation
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply).
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family.

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Archit Bele, Aquatic Centre Manager on 0490 058 059. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date.
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications will be on-going and will be checked on a regular basis.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)