Bega Pool Team Leader

Bega Valley Shire Council; Bega; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Salary packaging (SmartSalary)

Wellbeing initiatives

Annual award increases

Job summary

Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking a Pool Team Leader to oversee the delivery of pool operations, supervision, programming and customer service at Bega War Memorial Pool and Council facilities. You will supervise staff, implement administrative, operational and maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with aquatic facility requirements.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Sports, Aquatics & Recreation and at least four years in the aquatic industry.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Sports, Aquatics & Recreation.
• Minimum four years’ experience in the aquatic industry.
• Experience delivering aquatic programs (learn to swim, squads, schools).
• Experience administering aquatic facility systems, customer service, stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise administrative, operations, maintenance, and aquatic programs.
• Implement BVSC aquatic facility requirements and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Aquatic Services, and Gym & Fitness teams.
• Assist in training and induction of BVSC facility staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Team supervision

Program delivery

Administration

Education

Certificate IV in Sports, Aquatics & Recreation

Job description

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an organised individual to perform and lead the delivery of pool operations, supervision, programming and customer service at Bega War Memorial Pool (seasonal) and Council managed facilities (as required), according to BVSC requirements.

As the Pool Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising and implementing administrative, operations, maintenance and aquatic programs functions at the facility. You will implement BVSC Aquatic Facilities and Industry requirements, whilst liaising with respective Operations, Aquatic Services, Aquatic Programs and Gym & Fitness Team Leaders, to ensure organisational consistency and service delivery. You will also assist in supervising and implementing training and induction of staff working at BVSC aquatic facility/s.

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Sports, Aquatics & Recreation and has a minimum four (4) years’ experience in the aquatic industry (indicative).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Strong communications skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with customers, stakeholders, and community.
• Supervise and undertake the safe operation, cleaning and maintenance of a seasonal aquatic facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing and delivering aquatic programs (learn to swim, squads, school programs).
• Developed administration experience including use of aquatic facility enterprise systems, customer service, stock management, cash handling and reconciliation.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position working 38 hours per week for a period of 18 months, with flexibility to negotiate the fixed-term duration.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $95,251.52 gross per annum (paid pro rata), comprising of:

• $196.26 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Nicholas Hoynes - Aquatic & Leisure Facilities Coordinator on 02 6494 3100.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 1 November 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

• SELECTION CRITERIA: Work in a manner consistent with BVSC organisational values and associated behaviours. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with customers. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated experience in aquatic facility customer service, administration and supervision. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the safe operation, cleaning and maintenance of aquatic facilities. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Ability to provide appropriate pool supervision, first aid and emergency assistance for safe facility operation. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing and delivering aquatic programs (learn to swim, squad coaching, schools) *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Minimum four (4) years’ experience in the aquatic industry (indicative). *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Additional skills, knowledge and qualifications that may be applicable to the position. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: SISSS00111- Pool Lifeguard Certificate and current RLSNSW Pool Lifeguard Licence *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: RLSNSW Approved Workplace Supervisor (or ability to obtain) *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: SISSS00112- Swimming & Water Safety Teacher Qualification & Current Industry Registration *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: SISSS00131- Aquatic Technical Operator (desirable) *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Unit of Competency). *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: HLTAID011 – Provide first aid (Unit of Competency) *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: NSW Working with Children check. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Current Class C Drivers Licence *