Duty Manager (Aquatics)

Belgravia Leisure; Canberra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free facility access

Career development opportunities

Great work-life balance

Job summary

A leading leisure organization is seeking enthusiastic Duty Managers to oversee daily operations at a facility in Canberra. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a commitment to customer service, and be able to manage a diverse team effectively. Success in this role means ensuring safety and excellent service delivery while working flexible hours. Candidates must hold current first aid and CPR certificates, and prior experience as a pool lifeguard is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-12 months of experience as a pool lifeguard.
• Must complete Royal Life Saving Pool Operations certificate within 6 months if successful.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate day to day operations of the facility.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the team.
• Ensure patrons enjoy their visit safely.

Skills

Strong leadership experience

Excellent verbal communication skills

Understanding of OHS and public safety

Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends

Education

Current First Aid (Level 2)

Current CPR Certificate

Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate

National Police Check

Working with Vulnerable People

Job description

ACT, Stromlo Leisure Centre - Stromlo 2611

• Free facility access
• Great career paths and development with an entrepreneurial organisation
• Enjoy a great work / life balance with mornings, evenings and weekend shifts

This is a great opportunity for qualified lifeguards who value water safety and love working with people, to provide leadership and coaching to our team.

The Role

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable and friendly Duty Managers to join the team. The Duty Manager’s primary responsibility is to co‑ordinate day to day operations of the facility with the highest regard to safety and high quality service delivery.

This role requires an individual who is a leader and can keep calm under pressure. You should be energetic, dynamic, outgoing and fun. You will need outstanding communication skills and a commitment to customer service excellence to ensure our patrons safely enjoy their visit every time. You will be managing up to 30 staff at any given time, and will be required to provide excellent leadership and guidance to the staff on shift.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively with patrons that have a diverse range of ages, abilities, cultures and needs. You will also be required to work a minimum of 1 Lifeguard shift per week.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership experience with an ability to inspire others
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of OHS and public safety applications within your facility
• Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends
• Current First Aid (Level 2) & Current CPR Certificate
• National Police Check
• Working with Vulnerable People
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate

The applicant should have minimum of 6-12 months of experience as a pool lifeguard to be considered for this position. Holding a Royal Life Saving Pool Operations certificate is not essential to apply, however must be completed within the first 6 months of employment if successful.

The Company

Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand.

We are in an exciting period of growth, and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen. With an annual turnover in excess of $180m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.

If you like the sound of us, then jump in and submit your application. We’d love to hear from you! Apply now!!