At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe swimming environment and supervise pool users with a friendly attitude.
- Company: Join the Y, a leading employer in fitness and recreation across Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, career growth, and free access to gyms and aquatic centres.
- Other info: Great opportunity for high school and college students looking for casual work.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while having fun and staying active this summer.
- Qualifications: Must have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety; lifeguard certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 25 $ per hour.
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
Baw Baw Pools are looking for seasonal pool lifeguards for the 2024-25 summer season! There are 6 Aquatic Facilities in the YMCA Baw Baw Contract, these are located at the following aquatic sites:
- Warragul Leisure Centre
- Drouin Outdoor Pool
- Neerim South Outdoor Pool
- Rawson Indoor Pool
- Trafalgar Outdoor Pool
- Thorpdale Outdoor Pool
About The Role
As a pool lifeguard, you’ll help provide a safe swimming environment for all centre visitors. You’ll be patient, focused and friendly to keep pool-users informed and safe. Duties of the role include:
- Supervising a large aquatic space while pro-actively ensuring a safe environment in and around the pool area
- Maintaining concentrated observation of pools and patrons to anticipate and respond to problems
- Ensuring facility rules are being obeyed whilst at the same time educating facility users about safe aquatic practices
- Carrying out intervention and preventative action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patrons, the facility and equipment
This is a casual position with an hourly rate up to $34.96 + Super.
About You
We are seeking motivated, organised and pro-active Lifeguards to come and join the team. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and all facility users. Other required qualities are:
- Ability to make decisions while under pressure
- Being able to manage conflicts with patrons and users
- Ability to stay alert and vigilant in a repetitive work environment
- Ability to multitask
- Providing excellent customer service for all members and guests
- Experience in the Aquatics and Leisure industry will be highly regarded
Essential Qualifications
- Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Benefits
At the Y Victoria, 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
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.
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