Casual Activity Assistant (Lifeguard) - Blacktown City Council - Salary $25.7974 ph + casual loading + penalty rates - Closing 20 Jun 2020

Job No: BC1514

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 48 residential suburbs, and population of 395,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest Council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the Western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 550,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing Councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Position Purpose

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the Key Venues team at a number of locations within Blacktown City Council as casual Activity Assistants (predominately lifeguarding).

The role highlights are:

• Maintaining high quality pool supervision
• Working in a team environment to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the Centre while providing customers with a safe and enjoyable experience

If you have a Pool Lifeguard Certificate, great communication skills, commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for safety around the water then this is the role for you!

About the opportunity

Key Venues consists of 10 of Council’s premier sport and leisure facilities. We deliver first class activity and program choice, we promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure and we give every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are team work, customer focus, innovation and commitment to safety.

Activity Assistants will provide high quality pool supervision at the following centres:

• Blacktown Aquatic Centre
• Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton
• Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Current Pool Lifeguard certificate
• Current First Aid certificate
• Relevant experience
• Current Class 'C' Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children Check.

Please attach ALL essential qualifications (as per the job description outline)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Experience and Knowledge of water testing procedures
• Experience in a similar position
• Experience working within a team environment
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.

Salary and Conditions

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• An hourly rate applies at (Grade 3, Level 1) $25.7974 per hour plus 25% casual loading as well as penalty rates apply for weekend shifts.
• Trainee rates apply for applicants under 19 years of age
• Casual working hours
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 9.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au.

Our Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random tests, tests where there may be reasonable suspicion and / or post reportable incident testing for Council workers.

Best of luck.