[Immediate Start] Lifeguard Team Leader

4 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia YMCA Full time

Overview

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool is part of Active Merri-bek, which is owned by the City of Merri-bek and run by YMCA Victoria. Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool offers:

- 50m outdoor pool;
- diving pool with a one metre diving board;
- learner's pool;
- shaded toddler's pool;
- barbecue and picnic facilities.

About The Role

As a Team Leader, you will support day-to-day operations and oversee the lifeguard team, including recruitment, training, and scheduling. You will confidently support plant room operations and contractor systems, ensuring adherence to aquatic safety protocols like GSPOs, and leading the Health & Safety Committee. Responsibilities also include managing incident reporting and conducting operations audits. Additional duties include:

- General leadership within the duty manager, lifeguard and customer service teams
- Rostering and paying of staff
- End of month reporting & invoicing
- Coordinating with other contract leaders

This is a full-time (fixed-term) position with a starting hourly rate of $32.34 + Super.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have strong admin skills, show attention to detail, and have experience leading a small team. You will have experience working as a duty manager or lifeguard and be able to commit to a regular pattern of work, while being able to include additional rostered hours during seasonal peak times.

Essential Qualifications

- HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

- Experience performing pool lifeguard and duty manager duties
- Understanding of risk management & basic OHS systems

Policies

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. Hence, all our candidates are appropriately screened by checking professional references and a working with children check. Depending on the role, a National Police Check may also be undertaken.

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits that improve your well-being and help you develop as an individual, such as:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Free access to the Virtual Y – online Health and wellness

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button now

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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