Oasis Senior Lifeguard

Wagga Wagga City Council are seeking a motivated and driven individual, with experience in the Aquatic Industry to join the Oasis Aquatic Team as a Senior Lifeguard. 

We offer: 

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week working a two week rotating roster. 
• Remuneration package of $2,310.74 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,772.89 gross per fortnight, penalty rates for weekend work + Superannuation  
• Generous leave entitlements including five (5) weeks annual leave. 
• Great organisational culture with a strong, values led and progressive team.
• Access to local government benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, etc.

This position will be responsible to:

• High-level supervision of all customers within the aquatic environment 
• Provide clear direction to all customers to ensure the aquatic environment is operating safely and customers are adhering to the facility safety standards 
• Willing and able to provide First Aid/CPR if required and incident reporting 
• Water testing, general cleaning and other miscellaneous maintenance duties
• Lead, manage and inspire team on shift with a positive, can-do attitude 
• First point of contact for staff on shift 
• Open and clear communication between you and the team 
• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of all patrons within our facilities 
• Ability to work proactively, multitask and work well under pressure.
• Plan, implement and deliver engaging and safe group exercise classes.

Essential Qualifications: 

• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence. 
• NSW Working with Children Check Clearance. 
• Class C Drivers Licence 

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Technical Operations
• SISSS00127 - Aqua Exercise Instruction
• SISCAQU011 - Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment
• SISSS00112 - Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
• SIS31015 – Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 3 March 2024 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 11 March 2024. 

For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs 

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Kadison Hofert on 02 6926 9***.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

This position is subject to NSW Child Protection Legislation. As part of the application and interview process, candidates must provide a Working with Children Check number for verification purposes - https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.