Lifeguard

Belgravia Leisure; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free club access

Seasonal hours (Nov–Mar)

Job summary

Belgravia Leisure is hiring enthusiastic lifeguards for Whittlesea Swim Centre. The role focuses on day-to-day pool operations, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. You will monitor activities, enforce safety rules, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

Ideal candidates are energetic, communicative, and flexible to work mornings, evenings and weekends. Training and development opportunities exist within an entrepreneurial organisation, with a seasonal

Qualifications

• First Aid Level 2 and CPR certification required.
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate and Police check essential.
• OHS and safety knowledge applicable to pool facilities.
• Previous lifeguard experience is welcome but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations and ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor patrons, enforce rules and respond to incidents promptly.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and maintenance checks.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of patrons and staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

OHS & public safety awareness

Weekend and holiday availability

Team player

First Aid (Level 2)

CPR Certificate

National Police Check

Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Pool Operations Certificate (desirable

Job description

VIC, Whittlesea Swim Centre - Whittlesea 3757

• Great career paths and development with an entrepreneurial organisation
• Attractive remuneration + free club access
• Enjoy a great work / life balance with mornings, evenings and weekend shifts

This is a great opportunity for qualified lifeguards who value water safety, love working with people, who want to keep the community safe in our facilities.

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 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.

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 multiple casual positions available. You commitment and flexibility to weekend, public holidays and increased hours during our peak operating seasons will be rewarded and recognised. This is a seasonal pool which is open November to the end of March each year.

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
• Previous experience and success in a comparable role is not essential but highly regarded
• Current Pool Operations Certificate is not essential but highly regarded

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