Senior Lifeguards – Winchelsea Pool

Temporary Part Time

2pm – 7pm Weekdays / 9am – 5pm Weekends

$83,352.89 pa/pro rata (plus 11.5% super)

Who we are

At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

We are seeking two Senior Lifeguards to join the team at Winchelsea Pool over the warmer summer months (January 2025 – April 2025). 

What you will bring to the role

As a Senior Lifeguard at the Winchelsea Pool, you will help provide a safe and welcoming environment for your staff and the community. You will be patient, friendly and engaging to keep pool users informed and safe at all times. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A working knowledge of pool operations.
• Ability manage and roster staff.
• Ability to deal professionally in testing forward facing scenarios.

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Pool lifeguard certification.
• Level three (senior) first aid qualification.
• Pool plant operators certificate
• Oxygen equipment award.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain the operation of a swimming pool, swimming pool plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply regulations, policies, guidelines and local laws relating to the safe overall operation of an aquatic facility.
• Sound knowledge of water chemistry and current legislation, regulations and recommended         
  practices relating to the operation of aquatic facilities and pool plant systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make judgements on safety hazards and emergencies when responsible for   
  the centre and consult with supervisor where further action or involvement of others is required.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively supervising and providing leadership to a team.
• Effective organisational time management abilities in order to achieve the goals of the facility.
• A current Working With Children Check.
• The permanent right to live and work in Australia.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

 What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program.
• Career development and learning opportunities to help our people grow.
• Purchase of additional annual leave.
• Free onsite parking.

For more information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Mark Campbell, Coordinator Stadium Operations and Recreation Development on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• Cover letter.
• Statement addressing the selection criteria.
• Copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pmSunday 24 November 2024.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.