Casual Oasis Lifeguard

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Council Jobs in NSW is seeking a Casual Oasis Lifeguard to support the Wagga Leisure Aquatics Centre and Bolton Park Stadium. You will perform lifeguard duties, supervision, and facility upkeep while delivering friendly service to the community.

The role requires current lifeguard and first aid qualifications, WWCC clearance, and flexibility to work daytime weekday shifts. Casual hours and pay are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid Certificate or proof of enrolment in course.
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence or proof of enrolment in course.
• NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Aquatic Management Certificate (Desirable).
• Current Pool Operations Certificate (Desirable).
• Are highly motivated, driven to achieve and want to provide service for the community.
• Are committed to the WH&S requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake lifeguard duties including surveillance of water activities, rescue, and application of first aid treatment.
• Supervise patrons using the aquatic facilities to maximise customer safety and enjoyment.
• Facility presentation including set up and pack away of equipment and cleaning of all areas of the Aquatic Centre and Bolton Park Stadium.
• Adhere to Council’s policies and procedures.
• Deliver effective customer service to all patrons and assist in the coordination of programs/bookings.
• Assist in the maintenance of pool operations and in the maintenance and preparation of the facilities.
• Ensure consistent high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security is maintained within the centre.
• Participate in regular in-house training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain currency of qualifications relevant to the position.
• Complete other reasonable duties or tasks as required with consultation from the Aquatics Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Pool Lifeguard Licence

First Aid Certificate

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Aquatic Management Certificate (Desirable)

Pool Operations Certificate (Desirable)

Job description

Are you amotivated and enthusiastic person who has previous lifeguarding experience? Ifso

Join the WaggaLeisure & Strategic Recreation team as a Casual Oasis Lifeguard and providea service to our community.

We are currently seeking applicants withavailability to work weekday and daytime shifts.

• Remuneration of $38.07 gross perhour + superannuation.
• Positions arecasual and on an as needs basis. Applications will be retained on file to fillvacancies within our casual pool as they arise.

Please note: Rates ofpay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid inaccordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Junior and Trainee Employment.For further information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake lifeguard duties includingsurveillance of water activities, rescue, and application of first aidtreatment.
• Supervise patrons using the aquatic facilitiesto maximise customer safety and enjoyment.
• Facility presentation including set up andpack away of equipment and cleaning of all areas of the Aquatic Centre andBolton Park Stadium.
• Adhere to Council’s policies and procedures.
• Deliver effective customer service to allpatrons and assist in the coordination of programs/bookings.
• Assist in the maintenance of pool operationsand in the maintenance and preparation of the facilities.
• Ensure consistent high levels of cleanliness,hygiene, safety, and security is maintained within the centre.
• Participate in regular in-house trainingsessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain currency of qualifications relevantto the position.
• Complete other reasonable duties or tasks asrequired with consultation from the Aquatics Supervisor.

What youwill need to succeed

• Current First Aid Certificate or proof of enrolment in course.
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence or proof of enrolment in course.
• NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Aquatic Management Certificate (Desirable).
• Current Pool Operations Certificate (Desirable).
• Are highly motivated, driven to achieve and want to provide service forthe community.
• Are committed to the WH&S requirements of the role.

In accordance with Work Healthand Safety legislation, successful candidates are required to be vaccinated forHepatitis A and Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

Thisrole involves child-related work and is subject to NSW child protectionlegislation. A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), issued by theNSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, is required. Candidates must providetheir WWCC number for verification. For further information, visit - https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au

What is next?

Please provide an updated copy of your Cover Letterand Resume.

Applications will be retained on file to fillvacancies within our casual pool. You will be contacted regarding next steps ifyour application is successful.

If you would like more information, pleasecontact Jessica Reardon, Wagga Leisure Aquatics Team Leader on 02 6926 9***.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employmentchecks such as full-functional medical assessment and professional referencechecks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Council is an inclusive employer.We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome andencourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. Thisincludes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturallyand linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexuallyand gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.