About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.
With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community.
Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the Orange Aquatic Centre
A purpose built facility completed in 2012, the Aquatic Centre boasts many features including heated indoor and outdoor pools and diving facilities, as well as beach volleyball and basketball courts and a kiosk and Café area.
Open all year round, with aqua aerobics, water polo and a large swim school on site, the Orange Aquatic Centre is a fantastic facility which stands out as an excellent environment to learn and enjoy one of life’s most key skills.
Jobs/Responsibilities
Council is currently looking for reliable and self-motivated Lifeguards to work within our Aquatic Centre team.
This position requires you to:
- Undertake general lifeguard duties (including surveillance of the pool deck, responding to emergencies and providing first aid when required)
- Undertaking general cleaning duties (including cleaning of bathrooms, café area and change rooms);
- Assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Centre reception and Café (including meeting & greeting patrons and operating café equipment).
This position operates across a 7-day roster including starting as early as 5am and finishing as late as 8pm (9pm on Thursdays during Water Polo season).
Skills/Experience
To be successful for this position, you will need:
- Current Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) Pool Lifeguard certificate or wiliness to obtain prior to commencement
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate
- Current Provide CPR (HLTAID001) certificate
- To be to work effectively under pressure and is easily able to adapt to situations.
- To be a team player and have exceptional communication skills with both staff and customers.
- Current NSW Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records check
What can we offer?
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Free access to EAP services for you and your family
- Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
Required Skill Profession
Other Protective Service Workers