Casual Lifeguard

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for Casual Lifeguards to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Team Leader, you will be responsible for the overall supervision of patrons using the Aquatic Centre, and making sure that the centre maintains a high level of safety and care for the community.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Maintain constant supervision of patrons using the facility in line with the Royal Life Saving Keep Watch at Public Pools initiative
• Ensuring the centre is well maintained, clean and tidy and aesthetically pleasing
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Centre’s Operations Manual
• Understand and be able to implement the centre’s Emergency Action Plan when in emergency situations including giving first aid where needed.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, cleanliness of storage areas, amenities as well as setting up and packing away equipment when required
• Ensuring that all people under the age of 5 are in arms reach of a parent or guardian at all times

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check (if over 18)
• Demonstrated commitment to WHS procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in the following:

• Bronze Medallion
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Aqua Aerobics Certification
• Certificate III in Fitness
• Austswim Learn to Swim Course qualifications
• Certificate III in Aquatics (SIS30110)
• Chemical Handling course
• Previous experience working in a public pool

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Casual rate of between $19.22 and $40.24 per hour, depending on applicants age, skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Casual, on an as needs basis.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com