About the Role
We are looking for a permanent part-time Leisure Attendant to join our team at Bay & Basin Leisure Centre.
If you enjoy working with people, providing excellent customer service and helping create a safe and welcoming environment for our community, we'd love to hear from you. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may work across a range of leisure and aquatic services.
Applicants are encouraged to apply if they hold qualifications and experience in one or more of the streams outlined below.
Essential Qualifications, Licences and Experience may include one or more of the following:
Lifeguard
- Current RLSSA Pool Lifeguard Award or ability to complete Pool Lifeguard Licensing requirements (within 21 days of commencing duties)
- Current WorkCover accredited First Aid Award
Learn to Swim
- Current AustSwim Certificate - Teacher of Water Safety
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR)
- Current AustSwim extension certificates enabling instruction of specialist areas is applicable.
Aquatics Instructor - Coach
- Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association Junior Squad and Assistant Coach Accreditation
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR)
- AustSwim - Teacher of Water Safety
Fitness Instructor (Wet & Dry) / Gym Attendant
- Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) and current accreditation with Fitness Australia (or the ability to obtain within three months of commencement), or a current Yoga Instructor Certificate
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Award
- Demonstrated knowledge of current fitness industry trends, exercise theory and health and fitness practices, with experience working in the fitness industry. You will have a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills, a commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A high level of personal fitness is essential.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Stephen McDonald - Bay & Basin Leisure Centre Coordinator - 02 4429 5***
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
Leisure Attendant - Basin in Vincentia employer: Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Located in the stunning Shoalhaven area, employees enjoy a positive work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and numerous opportunities for career development. Join a talented team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying the benefits of a diverse and collaborative environment.
