**Job No**:
**LCCNSW3741**
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**Location**:
**Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**:
- Lithgow City Council _has an exciting opportunity for a **Casual Lifeguard **to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.
Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Team Leader, you will be responsible for the overall supervision of patrons using the Aquatic Centre, and making sure that the centre maintains a high level of safety and care for the community.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Maintain constant supervision of patrons using the facility in line with the Royal Life Saving Keep Watch at Public Pools initiative
- Ensuring the centre is well maintained, clean and tidy and aesthetically pleasing
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the Centre's Operations Manual
- Understand and be able to implement the centre's Emergency Action Plan when in emergency situations including giving first aid where needed.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, cleanliness of storage areas, amenities as well as setting up and packing away equipment when required
- Ensuring that all people under the age of 5 are in arms reach of a parent or guardian at all times
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.
**About you**:
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate
- Current Working with Children Check (if over 18)
- Demonstrated commitment to WHS procedures
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty
- Bronze Medallion
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Aqua Aerobics Certification
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Austswim Learn to Swim Course qualifications
- Certificate III in Aquatics (SIS30110)
- Chemical Handling course
- Previous experience working in a public pool
**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your **Lifeguard** career, this is the role for you.
- Between $17.77 and $37.21 per hour, commensurate with your age, skills, qualifications and experience.
- Casual, on an as needs basis.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working environment
**_ Please note: _**Lithgow City Council is committed to the health and safety of its workers and the community. Council require all potential staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status (or a valid medical contraindication) if invited for an interview.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check if applicable.
**Lithgow City Council**:
- Lithgow is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, and is a Sydney metro satellite. Lithgow offers a truly unique lifestyle and is at the start of an exciting transitional period to harmonise its urban, industrial, and rural qualities that are unmatched._