About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a leader in the thriving leisure and recreation industry. In this key role, you’ll provide direction and day-to-day support to our lifeguard and aquatic teams, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for all community members at one of our largest and busiest centres.

As Aquatic Team Leader, you’ll play a key hands-on role in keeping our pool deck running smoothly and safely. You’ll directly supervise our Lifeguard team and act as the vital link between our Leisure Services Officers and Coordinators. With the support of the Centre Manager at Norlane ARC, you’ll help drive the day-to-day success of our aquatic operations—ensuring everything runs efficiently, our staff are supported, and our community enjoys a positive and safe experience every time they visit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Centre Manager, Assistant Manager & Aquatic Operations Coordinator with the daily operations of the Aquatics facilities including plant and pool maintenance, staff supervision, customer service, and safety of staff and patrons
• Provide leadership to a team of lifeguards to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service to patrons using the Aquatic areas of the centre.
• Perform the role of both lifeguard and senior lifeguard on a regular basis.
• Ensure that pool equipment, water quality of the swimming pools and surrounds are always maintained and in appropriate condition.
• Assist in the development and management of Aquatic staff rosters to ensure that all operational needs are planned for.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have you will have relevant skills and knowledge through previous work experience and or training.

Essential Experience:

• Level 2 First Aid Award.
• Pool Lifeguard Award.
• Current working with Children’s Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Rob Tregellas | Centre Manager Norlane ARC |  RTregellas@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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