Pool Lifeguard | YMCA Victoria Point

YMCA Victoria Point is seeking an enthusiastic Pool Lifeguard on a Casual Basis to join our team located in Victoria Point

About the role

As a Pool Lifeguard, you will supervise all users of the YMCA aquatics area and facilities. Pool Lifeguards will ensure a safe aquatic area by professionally supervising the pool, identifying potential risk factors and taking steps to reduce those risks, being positive role models, lifesaving and administering first aid as required, and, providing excellent customer service

About the team

Are you passionate about water safety, fitness, and making a difference in your community? The Y is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Pool Lifeguards to join our team! As a lifeguard, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who enters our pools, while contributing to an active and supportive environment

What will my time look like?

• Enforce all aquatic facility rules and guidelines to ensure patrons are not put at risk unnecessarily and are protected from unruly behaviour and dangerous actions
• Administer First Aid/CPR to patrons, if required.
• Report and document any incidents or risks that occur you have witnessed across the facility
• Completion of all associated administration tasks, reporting and follow-up
• Answer patrons’ general enquiries and support them to feel safe and welcome.
• Conduct rostered pool tests and pool maintenance activities to ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and Health Department Regulations

Am I a good match?

• Pool Lifeguard Award
• Experience working in a team environment
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Positive Notice Blue Card: or willingness to obtain
• First Aid & CPR; or willingness to obtain

What’s in it for you?

You’ll play an essential role in promoting safety and well-being in your community, while helping individuals enjoy their time in the water. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Here’s what on offer?

• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Employee Benefits Program
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in fitness, schools, childcare, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs. 

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

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