Lifeguard & Safety Champion — Flexible Hours, Free Gym

YMCA Victoria; Thorpdale; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working and rostering

Career development and growth

Free access to gyms, recreation, and (

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is hiring casual Lifeguards to maintain a safe swimming environment across Victoria's pools. You will supervise aquatic spaces, observe patrons, enforce rules, and intervene when needed to protect people, facilities and equipment.

The role emphasises decision-making under pressure, strong customer service, and a commitment to safety for all users, including children and families, with flexible rostering and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage conflicts with patrons and users.
• Stay alert and vigilant in a repetitive work environment.
• Provide excellent customer service for all members and guests.
• Experience in the Aquatics and Leisure industry is valued.

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 obeyed while educating users about safe aquatic practices.
• Carrying out intervention and preventative actions to ensure safety and wellbeing of patrons, facility and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Commitment to safety

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

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Job description

YMCA Victoria is hiring casual Lifeguards to maintain a safe swimming environment across Victoria's pools. You will supervise aquatic spaces, observe patrons, enforce rules, and intervene when needed to protect people, facilities and equipment.

The role emphasises decision-making under pressure, strong customer service, and a commitment to safety for all users, including children and families, with flexible rostering and career growth opportunities.