Regular and flexible work throughout summer
- Make a difference and engage with the local community
- Casual | $33.37 + Super & Y Benefits
- At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong._
As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.
**About the Centre**
After a $27.3 million redevelopment the Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre was completed in September 2018 and offers a state of art 24 hour gym and Pilates Reformer room as well as a multipurpose and group fitness room. The seasonal outdoor aquatic area comprises of a heated 50 metre pool, 20m learn to swim pool, two waterslides and a children's waterplay pool with water features and slide.
The Centre is open all year round with the aquatic areas open from 1 October through to 30 April and all pools heated.
**About the role**
As a Lifeguard at Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre, you'll help provide a safe swimming environment for all centre visitors. You'll be patient, focused and friendly to keep pool-users informed and safe. Duties of the role include:
- Supervising a large aquatic space while pro-actively ensuring a safe environment in and around the pool area
- Maintaining concentrated observation of pools and patrons to anticipate and respond to problems
- Ensuring facility rules are being obeyed whilst at the same time educating facility users about safe aquatic practices
- Carrying out intervention and preventative action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patrons, the facility and equipment
This is a casual position and the hourly rate is $33.37 + Super.
**About you**
- Ability to make decisions while under pressure
- Being able to manage conflicts with patrons and users
- Ability to stay alert and vigilant in a repetitive work environment
- Ability to multitask
- Providing excellent customer service for all members and guests
- Experience in the Aquatics and Leisure industry will be highly regarded
**Essential Qualifications**
- Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
**Benefits**
At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:
- Flexible working and rostering arrangements
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness
**How to Apply**
Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.
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