Lifeguard (Casual Pool)

About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.

Bold Park Aquatic

Bold Park Aquatic Centre aims to provide a safe and friendly aquatic environment with its programmes and services accessible to a diverse range of patrons. It consists of a 10 lane 50m pool and a semi-enclosed leisure pool which includes four 20m lanes, open all year round.

The Role

Join the Bold Park Aquatic team and play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for all patrons. You will provide attentive supervision, promote aquatic safety and education, and deliver a high standard of customer service while working collaboratively with the wider Aquatic team and community.

The successful applicant must be available to work weekend hours. For specifics of the proposed work hours, please contact Jedd Parkinson, Acting Bold Park Aquatic Centre Manager.

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience in a Pool Lifeguard role.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain long periods of focus and provide constant close supervision.
• Aquatic Technical Officer (ATO) Certificate is desirable.

Eligibility

• Australian working rights.
• National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months).
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

Why work for Town of Cambridge

• Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free car parking
• Quarterly staff cultural awards

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Careers/Career-opportunities

Should you require any further information regarding this position please contact Jedd Parkinson, Acting Bold Park Aquatic Centre Manager for a confidential discussion on (08) 9383 8916 9383 8916).

Closing date:  Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means this vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we recommend you apply as soon as possible.