Lifeguard: Safe Waters, Flexible Hours & Growth

YMCA Recreation; Nathalia; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Career development opportunities

Free access to gyms/aquatics centres

Free access to Virtual Y

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking Lifeguards for the Nathalia Outdoor Pool to provide a safe swimming environment and engage with pool users. This casual position requires vigilance, good communication, and a customer-focused approach in a busy aquatic setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or willingness to obtain), CPR and First Aid, and can stay calm under pressure. The role offers an hourly rate up to $34.96 plus Super and flexible rostering.

Qualifications

• Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a large aquatic space while pro-actively ensuring a safe environment in and around the pool area
• Maintaining concentrated observation of pools and patrons to anticipate and respond to problems
• Ensuring facility rules are being obeyed whilst educating users about safe aquatic practices
• Carrying out intervention and preventative action to ensure safety and wellbeing of patrons, the facility and equipment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Decision making under pressure

Conflict management

Observation / vigilance

Multitasking

Education

Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate

HLTAID009 CPR

HLTAID011 First Aid

Job description

YMCA Victoria is seeking Lifeguards for the Nathalia Outdoor Pool to provide a safe swimming environment and engage with pool users. This casual position requires vigilance, good communication, and a customer-focused approach in a busy aquatic setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or willingness to obtain), CPR and First Aid, and can stay calm under pressure. The role offers an hourly rate up to $34.96 plus Super and flexible rostering.