Pool Lifeguard

Glen Eira Leisure
- Casual
- Closing on: Sep 8 2024
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- **Launch your career as a Pool Lifeguard with us Training and employment provided**:

- **Multiple casual positions available**:

- **Flexible work hours; weekdays and weekends**:

- **$35.69 per hour + Super (junior rates apply)**

***Why should you apply?**
- Learn and develop invaluable and highly transferable skills - prioritisation, critical thinking, dealing with disputes, working as a team and much more
- Opportunities to develop within the Operations team and the wider GEL and Glen Eira City Council (GECC) organisations
- Flexible hours and rostering arrangements apply

**About the role**

This position is a fantastic opportunity to launch a rewarding career within the aquatic and leisure industry and join a supportive local council. Join our high performing teams operating across Glen Eira Spors and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) and the newly developed Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supervise patrons in and around the aquatic area
- Set up and pack up the aquatic area for various water activities
- Implement emergency/first aid/resuscitation procedures as required
- Ensure customers adhere to centre rules and policies
- Perform a range of cleaning and maintenance duties

***About you**

We are looking for individuals who:

- Can think on their feet and respond appropriately in high pressured situations
- Demonstrate initiative and are friendly and approachable
- Interact confidently with a diverse range of people
- Are passionate and enthusiastic about providing a safe aquatic environment for all
- Are available early mornings, late afternoons and weekends

Have the following qualifications:

- Current Australian Pool Lifeguard Award (or willing to obtain)
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Working with Children Check (Employee)

Glen Eira Leisure Centres have operating hours ranging from 5.00am - 9.30pm. This role will be required to work within these times and must be available on weekends.

**Pool Lifeguard Qualification**:
If successful, you will also be invited to attend a two-day Pool Lifeguard qualification course. This will be subsidised by Glen Eira Leisure.
- Mon 23rd and Tues 24th September 2024 at GESAC
- Wed 2nd and Thurs 3rd October 2024 at GESAC
- Sat 5th and Sun 6th October 2024 at GESAC
- **Please note a First Aid Level 2 qualification Is required for the successful completion of the Lifeguard course_

**Important Information**

**How to apply**

**Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to**:

- **Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.**:

- **Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.**

**We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.