Pool Lifeguard Duty Supervisor (Multiple Positions)

Pool Lifeguard Duty Supervisor (Multiple Positions)

The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?

When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!

About your new team 

There's nothing Gold Coasters love more than getting outdoors and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. At the City of Gold Coast, we take pride in providing the community with essential health and well-being products and services at our aquatic centres. 

The City of Gold Coast is responsible for the operation of eight aquatic centres. Our facilities have something for everyone; learn to swim programs, swimming school programs and carnivals; squad swimming; diving program and pools; as well as a fitness centre and active and healthy aqua classes. 

What We Offer 

• Two full-time positions and one part-time position available at Pimpama Sports Hub 
• A competitive hourly rate plus up to 12% employer superannuation contribution and options to salary sacrifice. 
• Ongoing professional development and in-service training. 
• A friendly and supportive team where you will be recognised and rewarded. 
• A culture that promotes a healthy work life balance and flexible working arrangements. 

About your new role 

Working closely with the Pool Lifeguard Team Leader, you will assist with workplace health and safety compliance training and quarterly in-service training to ensure the team of Pool Lifeguards maintain a high level of competency of skills. 

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of this position, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.   

What you bring to your new role 

To be successful in this role, you share our commitment to our high-performance principles: 

• Health and Safety is our number one priority – You are an experienced senior Pool Lifeguard with a sound knowledge of pool plant operations. You are responsible for maintaining a culture of health and safety. You promote a physically and psychologically healthy workforce. You have zero tolerance for unsafe work practices 
• Our behaviours are more important than our results – You know what appropriate behaviours are and act accordingly. You do not compromise your behaviour to achieve an outcome. You take action to address poor behaviour and acknowledge and reward exemplary behaviour 
• We respect and empower each other –You are inclusive and diversity is your strength. You are committed to developing people and share your knowledge to build collective capability. You value and trust other’s subject matter expertise and have an open mind. 
• We have fun – You bring energy and enthusiasm to the workplace. You don’t take yourself too seriously and you actively get to know people. You see the best in others and have positive interactions, making your work life more enjoyable for yourself and the people around you. 

The Selection Process

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a face to face interview and practical skills testing. You will also be required to undertake police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Australian Standards and Council's procedures. 

The Application Process

If you think you have what it takes to be a valuable and experienced senior member of our lifeguarding team, select “Apply Now” and upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please specify in your cover letter which position you are applying for (Full-Time or Part-Time) 

Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format. For any technical issues with uploading your applications, please email ********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au 

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.