Crew Leader Aquatic Operations

Are you ready to dive into a leadership role that makes a real impact in your community? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Crew Leader Aquatic Operations If you thrive outdoors, enjoy leading teams, and take pride in maintaining aquatic environments, this is your chance to step into a role where your skills and leadership truly matter.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage daily operations of leisure and pool facilities.

- Ensure high-quality customer service and safety standards are met.

- Train and develop staff while fostering a positive team culture.

- Work a permanent full-time schedule with regular weekend hours.

About the role

The Crew Leader Aquatic Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of pools and leisure facilities. This role involves leading a team of lifeguards and cleaners to ensure the highest standards of safety and customer service are upheld. You will collaborate closely with the Team Leader to manage staff performance, maintain facility standards, and enhance service delivery, while contributing positively to the community.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Certificate IV Community Recreation (Pool Operations Certificate) or relevant experience.

- Current Pool Lifeguard Licence and Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).

- Current Working with Children Check.

- Current Driver’s Licence.

- Demonstrated experience in pool maintenance and lifeguarding.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

What we’re looking for

Successful candidates will be committed to safety, quality service, and continuous improvement, with excellent communication skills to foster relationships with stakeholders and the community.

Salary, Hours and Working Arrangements

- Commencing salary of up to $76.9k per annum, with progression potential to $89.1k per annum and 12% superannuation on assessment of skills and performance.

- Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week, Monday – Sunday.

- Option to work a 9‑day fortnight.

- Primary location: Gosford Olympic Pool; may work at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Additional Benefits

- Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.

- Time for annual skin cancer screening, breast screen and blood donation.

- Access to professional development programs.

- Recognition through the Cheers programme.

- Novated leasing partnerships.

- Fitness Passport access to a range of gyms.

- Wellbeing leave twice a year for volunteer or health activities.

- Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing for you and your family.

Equality and Diversity

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Contact

Contact person: Anthony Burling, Section Manager Leisure and Pools – 02 4304 8078.

Application Closure

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 9 November 2025.

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Location

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers a high quality of life and is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW – the third largest local government area and the 6th largest in Australia.

How to Apply

We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information you provide is true and correct. You also consent to employment screening checks where appropriate. If you require assistance to lodge your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for reasonable adjustments. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

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