Traineeship - Geographe Leisure Centre

Busselton; City Of Busselton; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation up to 15.75%

Novated lease vehicle option

Housing assistance potential

Gym membership

Corporate health discounts

12-month traineeship

Job summary

The City of Busselton is offering a 12-month Leisure Centre Trainee role at Geographe Leisure Centre. You will earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification including Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (Aquatics), First Aid Certificate, Pool Lifeguard Training and Swim Australia Teacher Training.

Under supervision, you’ll learn lifeguarding, swim teaching, and aquatics safety; assist with pool supervision, water testing, and plant operations; deliver excellent customer

Qualifications

• Pre-employment checks including National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence and right to work in Australia.
• Commitment to training and study.

Responsibilities

• Learn lifeguarding, swim teaching and aquatic safety.
• Assist with pool supervision, water testing and plant operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service to members and swim school families.
• Help plan and run leisure programs and events.
• Keep aquatic areas clean and safe; complete on-the-job training.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (Aquatics)

First Aid Certificate

Pool Lifeguard Training

Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety / Swim Australia Teacher Training

Job description

• $47,286 - $56,451 + super (salary dependant onage)
• Generous superannuation scheme up to15.75%
• Excellent employee benefits including the potentialto salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gymmembership, and corporate health discounts

Ready to dive into an exciting career in leisure services? TheCity of Busselton is looking for an enthusiasticLeisure Centre Trainee to join our team at theGeographe Leisure Centre for a 12 monthTraineeship.

This is your chance to earn while you learn and gain anationally recognised qualification, including:

• Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (Aquatics)
• First Aid Certificate
• Pool Lifeguard Training
• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety / Swim AustraliaTeacher Training

What you’ll be doing:

Under the guidance of our experienced Aquatics and Swim SchoolTeam Leaders, you’ll:

• Learn the ropes of lifeguarding, swim teaching, and aquaticsafety.
• Assist with pool supervision, water testing, and plantoperations.
• Deliver awesome customer service to our members and swimschool families.
• Help plan and run leisure programs and events.
• Keep our aquatic areas sparkling clean and safe.
• Complete on-the-job training and study to achieve yourqualifications.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A genuine interest in sport and recreation.
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to training and study.
• Ability to work flexible hours Monday to Friday.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• A team player who loves helping people.

Pre-employment requirements:

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months).
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to meet pre-employment medical requirements

Enquiries:

Jodi Kelso – Leisure Centre TeamLeader Swim School on [phone], Allannah Stammers – LeisureCentre Team Leader Aquatics on [phone] or Human Resources on(08) 9781 1727.

Closing date:

Applications are invited until 4:30pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Interview date:

Applications successfullyshortlisted for interview will be offered an interview in earlyDecember.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.