Pool Attendant

**Job Overview:**

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a highly skilled Pool Attendant to join our team at St Arnaud Outdoor Pool. As a key member of our aquatic safety team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of supervision and safety are maintained in the pool environment.

The successful applicant will possess current Lifeguard qualifications, RLSSA Bronze Medallion, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recognised resuscitation certification, and Level 2 first aid certification. You will have excellent communication skills, ability to implement high standards of supervision and safety, and knowledge of pool supervision, water safety, water education, first aid, resuscitation and rescue techniques, and public safety requirements.

We offer a competitive salary package, including an estimated $34.53 per hour plus superannuation. In addition to your hourly rate, we provide a range of benefits, including fortnightly RDOs, a great team environment, professional growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and access to paid leave.

**Responsibilities Include:**

• Undertake supervision of pool patrons and user groups to ensure water safety in accordance with centre policies and procedures, Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) guidelines for safe pool operation and industry standards and practices
• Maintain and ensure safety standards are met in the aquatic environment at all times, including regular supervision circuit of the pool deck, operating the water slide and other water play equipment
• Ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, including ensuring loose rubbish is constantly cleared from the pool areas, maintaining equipment as outlined in care instructions, and undertaking centre housekeeping duties as required

**Qualifications and Experience:**

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualifications
• RLSSA Bronze Medallion
• Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recognised resuscitation certification
• Current Level 2 first aid certification

**Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant qualifications as specified above
2. Knowledge of pool supervision, water safety, water education, first aid, resuscitation and rescue techniques, and public safety requirements
3. Ability to implement the highest standards of supervision and safety