Aquatic Team Leader – Outdoor Pools (Internal Only) at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

73796.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lifeguarding, Pool plant maintenance, Water quality management, Team leadership, Customer service, Staff rostering, Staff training, OHS compliance, Incident response, Communication, Facility upkeep, First aid

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role you will support the Assistant Manager – Leisurelink and Kardinia to deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations across outdoor pool facilities. You’ll lead a team of lifeguards, oversee day-to-day pool operations, and ensure facilities meet safety, water quality, and service standards. Working both on deck and behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive environment for staff and patrons while contributing to the overall success of aquatic services. Key responsibilities include: * Supervise and lead lifeguard teams to deliver high-quality customer service and safe aquatic environments * Assist with daily operations including pool plant maintenance, water quality management, and facility upkeep * Perform Shift Supervisor, Customer Service and Lifeguard duties as required * Support staff rostering, training, and ongoing development * Ensure compliance with health regulations, OHS policies, and organisational procedures * Respond to operational needs, incidents, and customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner About you To be successful in this role you will have strong experience in aquatic operations and customer service, with proven leadership capability in a supervisory environment. You bring sound knowledge of pool plant systems and water quality management, along with the ability to plan, implement, and improve operational procedures. You are a confident communicator who builds positive relationships with staff and patrons, and you are committed to delivering excellent customer service. With solid computer skills and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork, you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and can effectively balance operational responsibilities with team leadership. Essential Experience: * Provide First Aid * Pool Lifeguard qualifications * Current employee Working with Children Check If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Ben Howarth – Assistant Manager Leisurelink & Kardinia Aquatic Centre | Benjamin.Howarth@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [Benjamin.Howarth@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

The Aquatic Team Leader supports the management of outdoor pool facilities by supervising lifeguard teams and ensuring safe, efficient operations. They are responsible for maintaining water quality, facility upkeep, and delivering high-quality customer service while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.