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Casual Pool Lifeguard2025/2026 Season27 September 2025 to 26 April 2026At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.The OpportunityAre you passionate about water safety and community wellbeing? Wollongong City Council is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our Lifeguard Services team as Casual Pool Lifeguards. Work across eight aquatic facilities within our local government area and help us create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all members of our community.Play a key role in supporting Council''s commitment to promoting active and healthy lifestyles through quality recreation facilities. Your role will include:Proactively patrolling pool decksto ensure patron safety and reduce potential risks and hazards.Maintaining a friendly and professional presence, with a strong focus on customer service and clear communication.Performing manual tasksrelated to pool cleaning and facility upkeep-physical fitness is essential.Being flexible and availableto work across multiple locations, including weekends and evenings, with shifts between 5:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.This is a casual position, and staff may be called upon at short notice to help cover staff leave and unexpected absences. The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting from $38.09, plus 25% casual loading (if applicable).Under Part 2, Section 6 of the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012, this position has been designated as requiring a paid NSW Working With Children Check.The recruitment process will include a medical assessment and a mandatory practical physical testing. The practical is anticipated to take place on 20 & 21 August 2025 and interviews anticipated on the 28 August 2025. Mandatory induction date commencing 20 September 2025.How you''ll make a differenceAs a valued member of our Lifeguard Services team, you will:Keep our community safeby actively supervising pool areas and surrounding grounds to ensure compliance and prevent incidents.Maintain a clean and welcoming environmentby upholding high standards of hygiene throughout the facility.Support water quality and plant operations, helping to ensure our pools meet all regulatory standards.Deliver exceptional customer servicewith a friendly, professional approach to every interaction.Stay on top of documentation, including reports, checklists, and incident records to keep everything running smoothly.Champion child protection and workplace safety, following all protocols to create a secure space for everyone.Work collaborativelywith fellow staff, schools, swim clubs, contractors, and other stakeholders to support a vibrant and inclusive aquatic community.About youYou''re a proactive and safety-focused team player who thrives in a dynamic environment. You take pride in delivering excellent customer service and enjoy working collaboratively to create a positive experience for everyone who visits our pools. You are physically fit, energetic, and ready to meet the demands of lifeguarding. You remain calm under pressure and quick to respond when needed.To succeed in this role, you''ll bring:A current Pool Lifeguard Certificateand the skills to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations.First Aid (HLTAID011)qualifications to ensure the wellbeing of our patrons.Strong communication skillsand a cooperative attitude that helps build a supportive team culture.A solid understanding of Workplace Health & Safetyand child protection responsibilities, keeping safety at the forefront of everything you do.A genuine commitment to living out Council''s values: Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, and Courage-both in and out of the water.Why you''ll love working at Wollongong City Council!Work-life balance that Works for YouOur casual positions offer the flexibility you need to balance work with study, family, hobbies, or personal commitments.Shifts that suit your availabilityEnjoy a supportive and inclusive team cultureGain valuable experience without sacrificing your lifestyleWhether you''re building your career or simply looking for meaningful work with flexibility, we''re here to support your journey.Health, safety, and wellbeingWe prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.A vibrant social cultureJoin our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.For more information, click on ''Apply'' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council''s job vacancy page.Applications close 11:59pm Monday 11 August 2025.We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you''ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr