Job No: BC2832

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 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 644,000. 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.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Our Key Venues section oversees all of our aquatic and leisure centres. 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 teamwork, customer focus, innovation and commitment to safety.

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is an award winning multi-purpose facility that offers high quality programs and services. It includes an indoor aquatic centre with 25 metre 10 lane lap pool, wave pool, program pool, a 4 court stadium, 16 plexi-cushion courts, as well as a health and fitness centre, crèche and function room facilities.

We are looking for 3 x experienced lifeguards who share a passion for aquatic safety and operations to join our Key Venues team as Activity Assistants on a permanent, full-time basis. They must be committed to fostering a culture of safety, and strive to provide excellent customer service to our diverse community.

Activity Assistants are responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the facility through adherence to policy and procedures and the facilitation of a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors to the centre.

Position purpose: "CALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS"

Activity Assistants are responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day operations of the facility through adherence to Policy and Procedures and the facilitation of a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors to the Centre.

The role includes:

• Maintaining high quality pool supervision, assist with setting up equipment for program delivery and centre cleanliness
• Perform a range of tasks as directed by the Activity Officer/Duty Manager as determined by the scope of the position.

If you are a customer focused, detail -oriented lifeguard, you would be perfect for the role as Activity Assistant! The ideal candidate must be organised, willing to adapt to change and respond professionally to situations.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Attainment of a Pool Lifeguard Certificate or similar standard
• Current First Aid certificate
• Relevant experience
• Current driver's licence
• Current Working With Children Check.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation / regulations
• Experience and knowledge of water testing procedures.

Remuneration and benefits

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

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,112.32 per week and an additional 12.25% in accordance with Council's flexibility agreement
• 114 hours over a 3-week rotational roster
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, 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 service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

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 and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.