Pool Attendant

Knox Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and growth

Staff wellbeing sessions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite café and daily morning tea

Job summary

Knox Grammar School in Wahroonga, NSW, seeks a casual Pool Attendant to support the Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy. You will assist with pool operations, water quality checks, lifeguarding and first aid during term-time and school breaks.

The role requires Senior First Aid, CPR, a Pool Lifeguard Licence and a Working with Children Check, with shifts across weekdays and weekends as needed. A supportive team and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Senior First Aid Certificate required.
• CPR Certificate required.
• Pool Lifeguard Licence required.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Experience with pool operations, water quality checks and safety procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic pool maintenance, pool set ups, water quality checks, pool lifeguarding and first aid.
• Ability to organise and lead emergency evacuation responses.
• Maintain equipment, cleanliness of storage area and setup/teardown for lessons.
• Ensure safe, efficient implementation of programs and policies for the pool.

Skills

First Aid

Lifeguard

Water quality checks

Emergency evacuation

Working with Children Check

Tools

Pool Lifeguard Licence

Job description

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

About The Role

Inspired by the highest ideals of collaboration, cooperation, integrity and teamwork, a sports coach is an integral member of the Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy (KSAA). The Pool Attendant will be responsible for professionally undertaking duties in pool operations to the benefit of the Knox Grammar School Aquatic Centre users.

This is a casual position, with shifts spread across weekdays and weekends as required and with hours of work fluctuating between school term-time and non-term time.

Responsibilities :

• Undertake basic pool maintenance, pool set ups, water quality checks, pool lifeguarding and first aid.
• Ability to organise and lead emergency evacuation responses.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, cleanliness of the storage area and setting up and putting away of all equipment required for lessons.
• Responsible for safe, efficient and effective implementation of the programs and policies of the pool and to ensure the resources are more effectively utilised.
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Pool Lifeguard Licence
• Working with Children Check

Our Offer

Our staff across all campuses are key to providing exceptional experiences. Whether academic, operations, administration and co-curricular staff, we all work together as a team to contribute to providing quality care and education and a great place to work.

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Staff wellbeing committee and wellbeing sessions
• Staff awards and recognition
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Daily morning tea provided and onsite café

Knox offers outstanding long-term career opportunities, is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.Knox encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website:

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

4pm 25 November 2026

https://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment/

Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

https://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/careers/

Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes a culture of child safety and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

To support this commitment, the School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisations, including Bravehearts to deliver annual online child protection training for permanent staff and Halloran Morrissey Group which delivers face-to-face training for all permanent and casual staff. Knox's blended learning approach ensures all training incorporates current legislative requirements and practical, real-world applications. This approach ensures our staff receive relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive child safety education.