Casual Oasis Lifeguard

City of Wagga Wagga; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Wagga Wagga is seeking a Casual Oasis Lifeguard to join the Wagga Leisure & Strategic Recreation team. You will perform lifeguard duties, monitor water activities, provide first aid, and deliver excellent customer service in a welcoming aquatic environment.

This casual role requires weekday and daytime availability, with pay of $38.07 gross per hour plus superannuation. Applications will be kept on file to fill vacancies as they arise.

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic team player with focus on safety and service.
• Commitment to keeping patrons safe and improving aquatics operations.
• Willingness to complete required certifications and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Undertake lifeguard duties including surveillance of water activities, rescue, and first aid.
• Supervise patrons to maximise safety and enjoyment of the aquatic facilities.
• Maintain facility presentation, set up/pack away equipment, and clean all areas of the Aquatic Centre and Bolton Park Stadium.

Skills

Motivated

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

First Aid Certificate

Pool Lifeguard Licence

NSW Working with Children Check

Aquatic Management Certificate

Pool Operations Certificate

Job description

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic person who has previous lifeguarding experience?

Join the Wagga Leisure & Strategic Recreation team as a Casual Oasis Lifeguard and provide a service to our community.

We are currently seeking applicants with availability to work weekday and daytime shifts and encourage those with this availability to apply.

• Remuneration of $38.07 gross per hour + superannuation.
• Positions are casual and on an as needs basis. Applications will be retained on file to fill vacancies within our casual pool as they arise.

Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance 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 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.

What You Will 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 for the community.
• Are committed to the WH&S requirements of the role.

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

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

Applications will be retained on file to fill vacancies within our casual pool. You will be contacted regarding next steps if your application is successful.

If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Reardon, Wagga Leisure Aquatics Team Leader on 02 6926 9237.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks such as full-functional medical assessment and professional reference checks 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 and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.