Team Leader - Strathmerton Outdoor Pool

YMCA Victoria; Shire of Moira; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Career development opportunities

Free gym access across YMCA sites

Free Virtual Y access

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is looking for a part‑time Team Leader to guide and support staff across aquatic and recreation facilities in Victoria. You will lead a small team, manage day‑to‑day operations, and ensure service delivery meets quality standards.

The role requires a duty manager or lifeguard background, strong administrative skills, and the ability to commit to a regular roster with peak season extensions. This is a part‑time position with an hourly rate up to $33.87 plus super.

Qualifications

• Strong admin skills and attention to detail.
• Experience leading a small team.
• Eligible to work as a duty manager or lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate teams across facility areas.
• Support Manager on Duty and roster staff.
• Ensure programs and services meet agreed standards.

Skills

Admin skills

Team leadership

Duty manager

Lifeguard

Education

HLTAID009 CPR

HLTAID011 First Aid

Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Job description

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About The Pools

Moira Shire Council has a number of aquatic and recreation facilities that are managed by YMCA Victoria. They include two stadiums: Cobram Sports Stadium and Nathalia Sports & Community Centre; an indoor fitness and aquatic centre at the Numurkah Aquatic & Fitness Centre; Seasonal Swimming Pools at Yarrawonga, Cobram, Strathmerton, Numurkah and Nathalia; and the Yarrawonga Foreshore Kiosk and Splash Park.

About The Role

The team leader is an important part of the facility leadership team. You will manage and lead teams of employees in assigned areas and ensure that the delivery of the programs and services meets agreed standards. They will lead, inspire, and motivate teams through clear and achievable team goals and ensure high standards of implementation of Policies and Procedures. Team Leaders assist the Manager by working as part of the Manager on Duty roster, where they provide support to customers and staff across all areas of the facility.

This is a part‑time position with an hourly rate of up to $33.87 + super.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have strong admin skills, show attention to detail, and have experience leading a small team. You will have experience working as a duty manager or lifeguard and able to commit to a regular pattern of work, whilst being able to include additional rostered hours during seasonal peak times.

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience performing pool lifeguard and duty manager duties
• Understanding of risk management & basic OHS systems
• Aquatic Technical Operator Qualification

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.