Seasonal & Casual Pool Lifeguard

Join our Team as a Seasonal or Casual Pool Lifeguard!Be an integral part of the team, working across the summer season - Monday 16 September 2024 - Sunday 27 April 2025.

• Make a difference by ensuring the safety and well-being of customers at the Sutherland Shire Leisure Centre's Aquatic facilities.
• Work in a dynamic environment with diverse groups of people.
• Grow your skills and knowledge in pool operations and customer service.
• Join a supportive team dedicated to providing positive aquatic experiences.

Role OverviewAt Sutherland Shire Council, we are committed to providing exceptional sport & leisure experiences for our community.In this role, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and ensuring public safety across our multiple leisure centres including the Sutherland Leisure Centre, Caringbah Leisure Centre, Engadine Leisure Centre, and Como Pool.Be part of a team that values teamwork, safety and strives for excellence in service delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Seasonal or casual Pool Lifeguard, your main responsibilities will include:

• Responding to emergency situations with confidence and efficiency.
• Supervising staff and ensuring all duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the aquatic facilities.
• Interacting with customers to address their needs and suggestions.

Your ProfileIf you are passionate about aquatic safety and customer service, we want to hear from you!

• Hold a Senior First Aid Certificate and Pool Lifeguard Licence (RLSS).
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Experience in pool operations and handling minor maintenance tasks is a plus.
• Familiarity with NSW Health Standards for public swimming pools and spas is advantageous.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59 pm: Sunday 21 July 2024
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Friday 26 July 2024
• Package and Hours of work:

Seasonal Positions: $54,916 gross p.a. (paid pro rata) plus 11% superannuation. Temporary Part Time with hours ranging up to 20 hours per week, over a 7 day spread.Casual Positions: $34.73 per hour plus 11% superannuation. Casuals shifts available over 7 day spread to support the operational needs of the Leisure centres.Both positions available across the summer season, commencing from Monday 16 September 2024 until Sunday 27 April 2025.Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.Click on the link to check out the Position Description: or Position Description:Reach out to Patrick Moseley, Team Leader Pool Operations, for any job specific enquiries.
Lauren Dowling, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

• Last name*
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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease indicate the opportunity you are interested in:* * Seasonal Part Time Pool Lifeguard only

• Casual Pool Lifeguard only
• I am interested in both Seasonal & Casual opportunities

Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

• No I do not meet this requirement

Please indicate your relevant qualifications:* * Senior First Aid Certificate

• Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (If over 18 yrs of age)

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

• No

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

• No

Please confirm your rights to work in Australia:* * Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

• Temporary Resident or Visa Holder
• No current rights to work in Australia
• Please describe (in your own words) what you understand the position to entail.*
• Please discuss your relevant capability and experience that you feel would set you up for success as a Pool Lifeguard. How would you add value to the team?*
• What do you feel are 3 important qualities for delivering exceptional customer service in this position? (500 words or less)*
• Please advise your available working days and the hours you are available for each of those days:*
• Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

• No

Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines. * * Yes I am fully vaccinated

• Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
• No I have neither
• Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).
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