Lifeguard - Casual

1 week ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time
Nestled in Parramatta Park's lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub.

Featuring three pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta's burgeoning CBD district.


We invite you to be part of the City of Parramatta Council team and join our community of over 700 people on a journey towards building the future of Parramatta together.

In the heart of greater Sydney, one of Australia's fastest-growing regions, we put our people first - whether they're staff or the community of about 175,000 we serve - to provide the perfect mix of services and support to make Parramatta thrive.


Your next career move is here


Join us on Parramatta's positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council's community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC).


This position is responsible for supervising bodies of water, ensuring the facility is clean and safe and allowing the venue to provide services in a safe manner.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

  • Supervising bodies of water to ensure compliance with centre policy and industry standards
  • Monitoring and controlling the activities of hirers and the public within the pools and facility.
  • Assisting with the monitoring and maintenance of all filtration, recirculation and chemical dosing equipment to ensure its ongoing operation.
  • Ensuring consistent high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security within the pool surrounds.
  • Ensuring correct use and proper storage and security of all pool equipment and chemicals.
  • Performing pool rescues and first aid procedures when required.

About you

Required Qualifications include:

  • Current Australian Pool Lifeguard Certificate
  • Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
  • NSW Working with Children Check

Desired experience and skills include:

  • Previous experience and success in a comparable role
  • Ability to identify safety hazards associated with the operation of aquatic facilities and programs.
  • Capacity and willingness to gain knowledge of pool plant and equipment and aquatic industry standards, especially regarding pool supervision, water quality, and the use and storage of chemicals.
  • Knowledge of crowd management techniques.
  • Ability to carry out ongoing asset and equipment maintenance.

What's on offer
We have several casual positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate of $29.79 plus 25% casual loading

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

How to apply

Important additional information
Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

Come as you are
Parramatta is a fascinating mosaic. We believe in creating a working culture that reflects that.

Here, everyone is welcome and valued, so you can bring your authentic self to work and simply be who you are - whoever you are.

Our diverse culture is a source of strength. It increases the effectiveness of our teams and drives innovation, which includes finding new ways of working. Ultimately, diversity and inclusion shape who we are as a city and as a working environment.

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