Hours: 38 hours
Weekly Salary: $1190.06 - $1297.17
(Plus allowances and superannuation)

You can view the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About the Orange Aquatic Centre

A purpose built facility completed in 2012, the Aquatic Centre boasts many features including heated indoor and outdoor pools and diving facilities, as well as beach volleyball and basketball courts and a kiosk and Café area.
Open all year round, with aqua aerobics, water polo and a large swim school on site, the Orange Aquatic Centre is a fantastic facility which stands out as an excellent environment to learn and enjoy one of life’s most important skills.

Job/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Duty Supervisor, the Senior Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring high standards of safety and customer service at the Orange Aquatic Centre. This includes:

• Undertaking the supervision of lifeguards including scheduling rotations and breaks, assisting with lifeguard training, responding to escalated issues and undertaking daily checklist/compliance sign off.
• Ensuring Lifeguards undertake assigned duties to the required standard including providing general feedback and advice.
• Undertaking general lifeguard duties including surveillance and supervision of the pol, ensuring patrons are abiding by rules and general cleaning duties. 
• Undertake operational tasks relating to maintenance of water quality and equipment/plant.
• Undertake rescues and emergency interventions in accordance with Centre and Council policies and procedures, RLSSA Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation and industry standards and practices.

This position operates across a 7-day roster including weekend work.

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Relevant previous experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to implement high standards of public supervision and safety and the ability to mentor and supervise Lifeguards
• Current RLSSA Pool Lifeguard Licence
• Current Provide First Aid certificate and Current Provide CPR certificate
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

What We Offer:

• Valuable on-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and variable hours.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• The chance to contribute to your local community.