Hume Pool Lifeguards

Hume City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Hume City Council is seeking casual Lifeguards to provide high-quality aquatic supervision at our facilities. Join the Active Living team and help deliver safe, welcoming experiences for residents and visitors.

Successful applicants will hold required lifeguard and first aid certifications, demonstrate excellent customer service, and commit to ongoing safety training. Applications involve background checks and a WWC check.

Qualifications

• Must hold the Pool Lifeguard Award and current first aid certificates.
• CPR certification is required and up to date.
• Working with Children Check for employees is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure public health and safety by following lifeguard guidelines.
• Maintain vigilant supervision and accurate record-keeping during shifts.
• Educate the public on aquatic safety and enforce rules.
• Complete incident reports and contribute to centre cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Public safety

Communication

First aid

Education

Current Pool Lifeguard Award

Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate

Current CPR Certificate

Current Working with Children Check (Employee)

Job description

Job Description

• Casual - multiple positions
• $44.66 per hour plus Superannuation
• Join the Active Living team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The position of lifeguard is responsible for providing high-quality aquatic and recreation opportunities to residents and visitors in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment through the provision of professional aquatic supervision and service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure the Health and Safety of all members of the public using the facility by adhering to the Royal Lifesaving Society 'Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations' and other relevant guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate aquatic supervision at all times through continued observation of the aquatic areas in-line with pool lifeguard training, handbooks and processes.
• Take an active role educating the public on aquatic safety through informal discussions.
• Educate users on aquatic safety including rule enforcement in-line with the relevant procedures.
• Ensure all standards relevant to lifeguard operations are maintained at all times.
• The employee is always well presented, portrays a professional image through positive body language and posture and uniform is worn in accordance with policy.
• Ensure equipment is placed in an appropriate location at commencement of duty and is used and maintained in-line with protocols.
• Equipment is checked daily for wear, tear and damage and any deficiency is reported to the Duty Supervisor or Team Leader Aquatic Operations immediately.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of all pool duties required during each shift and that the recording of data and information is accurate, complete, and entered in accordance with set procedures.
• Complete in an accurate and timely manner all incident reports.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and presentation of the centre by undertaking allocated cleaning duties, maintaining aquatic and surrounding areas in a safe and hygienic condition, and reporting any maintenance or cleanliness concerns promptly.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• The ability to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of duty during the aquatic environment.
• The incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals and community groups and must be able to demonstrate a practical ability for achieving positive outcomes.
• The ability to effectively convey their knowledge of water safety education to customers.
• The ability to perform and demonstrate first aid, water safety & rescue skills and resuscitation appropriately and effectively
• Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Public health and safety issues.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Current Pool Lifeguard Award.
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality customer service.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day:

We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together:

At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up:

We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume:

We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.