[Hiring] Lifeguard @Shire of Wyndham

Role Description

We are looking for fit and motivated Lifeguards to join our Leisure Centre Team. The position is accountable for providing a lifeguard service for the Shire ensuring that a safe and healthy aquatic environment is maintained for customers. This role is responsible for:

• Supervising all water bodies and applying lifeguard, first aid and emergency assistance where necessary;
• Monitoring the behaviour of patrons and following adopted procedures for addressing any inappropriate behaviour;
• Providing a high level of customer service to all patrons at the Centre;
• Providing appropriate information to customers on Centre programs and services;
• Maintaining the presentation and cleanliness of the Centre to the highest possible standard by assisting with cleaning of the pools, grounds, change rooms and other areas as required;
• Carrying out administration tasks as required.

Qualifications

• A current Provide First Aid Certificate;
• Resuscitation qualification;
• WA Working with Children Check;
• Royal Life Saving WA Pool Lifeguard qualifications.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement.
• Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa.
• Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave;
• 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to an additional 5% in co-contributions when the employee contributes an equivalent amount;
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses;
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Shire provided corporate uniforms;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.