Pool Lifeguard

**Our Y Lifeguards** enjoy keeping a close eye on all our precious community members and often get to know our members by name. They're reliable and vigilant and always ready to jump in (literally) if necessary. We have plenty of heroes we're super proud of but it's not all reacting to emergencies, our Lifeguards are great at identifying potential risks - and taking steps to reduce those risks.

**Gym. Swim. Repeat. **Join our QUT fitness family and train at our spacious, fully-fitted fitness club located in the heart of Kelvin Grove. Kelvin Grove Fitness and Aquatics is QUT’s official fitness partner, providing students, staff and alumni with discounted memberships and exclusive offers.

**The YMCA **are recruiting a **Pool Lifeguard **to join their dynamic and enthusiastic team on a **casual **basis located in **Kelvin Grove, QLD**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

**A Pool Lifeguard **will be ensuring a safe aquatic area by professionally supervising the pool, identifying potential risk factors and taking steps to reduce those risks.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited too):

- Enforce all aquatic facility rules and guidelines to ensure patrons are not put at risk unnecessarily and are protected from unruly behaviour and dangerous actions
- Administer First Aid/CPR to patrons, if required.
- Report and document any incidents or risks that occur you have witnessed across the facility
- Completion of all associated administration tasks, reporting and follow-up
- Answer patrons’ general enquiries and support them to feel safe and welcome.
- Conduct rostered pool tests and pool maintenance activities to ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and Health Department Regulations
- Diligently keep updated on all relevant facility, program and member information

**ABOUT YOU**
- Pool Lifeguard Award
- Experience working in a team environment
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Positive Notice Blue Card; or willingness to obtain
- First Aid & CPR; or willingness to obtain

**BENEFITS**
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**The Y **also offers an excellent employee benefits program which includes:

- Professional development & Career pathways
- Support, guidance and mentorship from a great leadership team
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rate on health care through; Medibank Private
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program

**APPLICATIONS**:
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**To apply,** please click the** 'apply'** button and submit your resume and a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria

**Our Commitment**

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

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