Team Leader - Strathmerton Outdoor Pool

YMCA Recreation; Strathmerton; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering arrangements

Opportunities for career development

Free access to gyms, recreation, and

Free access to the Virtual Y - online

Savings on health insurance, cinema

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee operations at our aquatic facilities. You will manage and lead a small team, ensuring programs and services meet established standards while aligning with YMCA policies.

The role includes rostered duties and covering shifts as part of the Manager on Duty schedule. The ideal candidate will have lifeguard experience, current CPR and first aid certifications, and a strong admin skill set to support daily operations and customer service

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certificate.
• Experience in pool environments and duty manager duties is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and lead a small team with strong admin skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams in assigned areas to meet service standards.
• Lead, inspire, and motivate teams with clear goals and policy adherence.
• Support Manager on Duty by providing coverage across the facility.
• Attend to customers and staff during rostered hours, including seasonal peaks.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Duty manager experience

Lifeguard experience

Administrative skills

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 140centresacross 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 OperatorQualification

Benefits

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquaticscentresacross 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.