Lifeguard

Belgravia Health & Leisure Group Pty Ltd; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexible shifts

Free facility access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Belgravia Leisure is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards for full-time roles at ACT, Gungahlin Leisure Centre. You will manage day-to-day pool operations, ensure safety, and create a welcoming environment for all patrons.

Ideal candidates have First Aid Level 2, CPR, and a Pool Lifeguard Certificate, plus strong communication and customer-service skills. Weekend/public holiday availability is a plus, with opportunities for growth within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Must hold First Aid (Level 2) and CPR certificates.
• National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People clearance required.
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate and Pool Operations Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations and safety compliance.
• Lead and coach team members to deliver great customer service.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patrons.
• Communicate effectively with diverse age groups and needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

OHS/public safety

Flexible schedule

Independent worker

Team player

Customer service

Education

First Aid (Level 2)

CPR Certificate

National Police Check

Working with Vulnerable People

Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Pool Operations Certificate

Job description

ACT, Gungahlin Leisure Centre - Gungahlin 2912

• Great career paths and development with an entrepreneurial organisation
• Enjoy a great work / life balance withmornings, evenings and weekend shifts
• Free facility access
• Future growth opportunities within Belgravia Leisure

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 lifeguards to join the team. Our lifeguards will be responsible for the Day to Day Pool Operations within our facility and ensure that all areas both in and surrounding our pools is a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons.

You will have a passion for safetyaround the water. You should be energetic, dynamic, outgoing and fun. You will need outstanding communication skills and a commitment to customer service excellence to ensureour patrons safely enjoy their visit every time.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively with students that have a diverse range of ages, abilities, cultures and needs.

We have full-time position available. Your commitment and flexibility to weekend, public holidays and increased hours during our peak operating seasons will be rewarded and recognised.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• An understanding of OHS and public safety applications within your facility
• Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a strong and valuable part of the team
• Current First Aid (Level 2) & Current CPR Certificate
• National Police Check
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• Working with Vulnerable People
• Previous experience and success in a comparable role is not essential but highly regarded
• Current Pool Operations Certificateis not essential but highly regarded

Previous industry experience is highly regarded!

The Company

Belgravia Leisureis 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 are a person who is passionate about leisure and wants to utilise your skills and experiencein the leisureindustry, we want to hear from you!

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We will provide innovative recruitment strategies to remove any barriers that may prevent potential suitable applicants. These includes:

• A dedicated contact person to receive expressions of interest in the job and complete a verbal job application during which the person answers questions over the telephone.
• Allowing a short video submission describing their application for the job
• Allowing a support person during an interview

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - reach out to us [e-mail]

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to ourchild safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.

https://belgraviagroup.com.au/childsafe#statement