Lifeguard

Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Pty Ltd; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Belgravia Leisure invites applications for casual Lifeguards at ACT, Dickson Aquatic Centre. You will lead day-to-day pool operations, supervise a team, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons.

We value safety, strong communication, and excellent customer service. You should be energetic, reliable, and flexible to weekends and peak seasons; current First Aid, CPR, and Pool Lifeguard certificates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• OHS and public safety knowledge in a pool facility.
• Available for mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Current First Aid (Level 2) & Current CPR Certificate.
• National Police Check required.
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate.
• Working with Vulnerable People clearance.
• Previous experience is not essential but valued.
• Pool Operations Certificate is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Day to Day Pool Operations in the facility.
• Supervise lifeguard team and ensure safety of patrons.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively.
• Engage with diverse range of ages and abilities.
• Be flexible for weekend and peak-season hours.

Skills

Verbal communication

OHS and safety

Mornings/evenings/weekends

Team player

First Aid Level 2

CPR certificate

National Police Check

Working with Vulnerable People

Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Pool Operations Certificate (adv)

Job description

ACT, Dickson Aquatic Centre - Dickson 2602

• Lead a team & make a real difference to the community
• Casual positions with ongoing opportunities
• Great opportunity with a growing and entrepreneurial organisation

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 friendlylifeguardsto 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 multipleCasualpositions 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.

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 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