Lifeguard

Belgravia Leisure; Portland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free facility access

Job summary

Belgravia Leisure's Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre is seeking experienced lifeguards for casual shifts. You will oversee day-to-day pool operations and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all patrons, including children, across mornings, evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates have First Aid Level 2, CPR, a Pool Lifeguard certificate, and Working with Children and National Police Checks. The role offers great career paths, community impact, and access to the facility.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Understanding of OHS and public safety applications.
• Current First Aid (Level 2) and CPR certificates.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations and maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules for all patrons.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to members and visitors.

Skills

Verbal communication

OHS knowledge

Flexible schedule

Team player

First Aid Level 2

CPR Certificate

National Police Check

Working with Children Check

Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Pool Operations Certificate

Job description

VIC, Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre - Portland 3305

• Great career paths and development with an entrepreneurial organisation
• Multiple positions available with FREE facility access
• Opportunity to make a real difference to our community

This is a great opportunity for passionate and friendly people who enjoy delighting our members and visitors and leave lasting positive impressions.

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, reliable and friendly lifeguards to join the team on a casual basis. 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 safety around the water. 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 and with a flair for working with children.

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

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
• Working with Children Check
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• Current Pool Operations Certificate is not essential but highly regarded

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.

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 our child 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