Lifeguard

Casual

Hourly Rate: $38.94 + applicable penalty rates + 11.5% super

Benefits:

• Free parking and safe bike storage

• Health and Wellbeing program including comprehensive employee assistance program

• Shift penalties apply

• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre

• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. We are committed to reducing paper and going digital to reduce our environmental impact and improve access and efficiency.

The Fremantle Leisure Centre is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Pool Lifeguards to join the Aquatics team.

The position will see you ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the public during their use of the facility and assisting in the preparation and dismantling of day-to-day operations and activities within the Centre.

Key responsibilities include:

· Ensure the highest standards of public safety/supervision are maintained in the aquatic area.

· Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.

· Administer first aid treatment and emergency response/care.

· Enforce and educate centre users on swimming pool and centre rules.

· Ensure that work areas, pools and surrounds are maintained in a safe, clean and tidy condition, so that risk of accidents occurring is reduced to a minimum.

· Carry out routine water testing.

· Carry out duties / tasks as directed by the Duty Manager.

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and clearances:

· Pool Lifeguard Licence

· First Aid Certificate

· National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months)

Applicants need to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of duty of care and occupation safety and health policies and procedures and a commitment to customer service.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm Sunday the 27th of April 2025 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Beauford Smith on 08 9432 9524.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.