Duty Captain- Wodonga Sports And Leisure Centre

About Aligned Leisure

Aligned Leisure is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, established as a vehicle to manage the operations of Richmond’s health, fitness and Leisure business activities. Supported by the people and business systems of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure currently operates 32 Leisure Centres, community stadiums, pools, gyms, theatres and other facilities throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.

We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who fit our culture and either wish to learn a new industry or further develop their existing skills. If you have a passion for your local region, a focus on supporting your community and a desire to help us in providing the best level of service, we would love to hear from you.

• Conduct regular internal and external facility walkthroughs demonstrating leadership and monitoring cleanliness, presentation, service quality and safety. 
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and presentation at all times, especially in areas such as change rooms. 
• Troubleshoot plant and equipment.
• Engage approved suppliers to undertake maintenance as required, minimising downtime.
• Detailed and timely reporting of maintenance items to Head of Facilities and Council as appropriate.
• Liaise with user groups and service delivery staff to direct and coordinate ensuring the facility is set up for programs as required.
• Staff leadership and supervision across the entire service delivery team.
• Ensure compliance to all shift checklists.
• Coordination of staff rosters, breaks and changes.
• Educate all staff on the shifts activities to ensure they are prepared to deliver the best possible service.
• Support staff to maximise sales opportunities for all programs and memberships.
• Assist staff to minimise wait times, especially at the front desk and on the phones. 
• Ensure the facility opens on time and programs start on time.
• Transition facility management to the next Duty Captain or ready for the following day.
• Ensure all reports, checklists and procedures are completed and signed off. 

• Maintain an understanding of all relevant aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems. 
• Implement and monitor compliance to policies and procedures. 
• Implement and document hazard and environment inspections, risk assessments, risk controls and corrective actions.
• Ensure health and safety is discussed with all staff, on every shift.
• Oversee the evacuation the facility in accordance with procedures as required.
• Act as Chief Warden for the facility.
• Investigate all incidents and implement actions to prevent reoccurrence, maintaining written records.
• Risk assess work instructions to identify any hazards and take action to rectify any identified risks.
• Ensure the dissemination of OHS, Risk and Environment information to staff relevant to their roles and responsibilities.
• Facilitate and monitor rehabilitation of injured workers as per their return to work plan.
• Ensure all employees and contractors are inducted and receive regular training as required.

• Authority to solve customer issues on the spot, without the need to seek approval from a member of the leadership team.
  
• Ensure all complaints are followed up in a timely manner.
  
• Actively seek customer feedback on service levels.
  

• Aligned Leisure will be renowned for delivering outstanding service and providing memorable experiences for our customers.  In your role, you will be relentless in identifying these opportunities and you will always ask yourself “How would I want a member of my family treated in this situation?”
• All Aligned Leisure staff will understand and deliver on our customer charter and service promise.

The Duty Captain may from time to time be required to undertake other tasks as directed by the Albury Wodonga Leisure Manager, Head of Facilities. 

 Undertaking a Duty Captain shift may be a part of another role within the Albury Wodonga Aquatic Facilities. If so, the employees focus during such shift must be on delivering the requirements of this position description.

  ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003/HLTAID011)
• Current Pool Lifeguard Award.
• Current Defibrillators Certificate (PUAOPE010).
• Working with Children Check.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• High level communication and consultation skills, including a commitment to open, honest, twoway and frequent communication.
• Decision making skills, including the ability to consult and gather information, consider alternatives, communicate decisions and review outcomes in a timely manner.
• Disciplined to manage the varied components to this role.
• Fiercely relentless when it comes to exceeding targets and plans.
• Focused on the customer experience.
• The ability to provide coaching and mentoring to staff
• Conflict resolution skills.
• The ability to delegate, empower and engage staff.
• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, values and behaviours. 
• A commitment to professionalism and accountability. 
• Desirable: Pool Operation Certificate.
• Desirable: Previous experience in customer service.