About the role:
The Lifeguard Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the lifeguard service in the specific LGA (local government area) meets or exceeds the obligations outlined in the contract. The Lifeguard Supervisor is also responsible for providing mentoring and guidance to qualified Lifeguards.
The role will work alongside the ALS management team, its pool of lifeguards and the SLS volunteer movement to ensure successful delivery of the lifeguard service over the key patrol periods.
What’s in it for you:
- Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing
- Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture
- Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits
Some of the key duties will include:
- Lifeguard Service Delivery: Oversee all lifeguard operations within the boundaries of the allocated region
- Recruitment: Assist in the recruitment of lifeguards within your local area. Support, advise and mentor Lifeguards
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key contact for Council, National Parks and other Emergency Services in your region
- Administration: Data collection and reporting
What you’ll need:
- Relevant current qualifications including:
- SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- SLSA Gold Medallion or Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search & Rescue)
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
- Provide First Aid
- Ability to successfully complete ALS Lifeguard Fitness Assessment
- Substantial experience and technical knowledge of lifeguarding or similar public safety roles
- An understanding of Surf Life Saving procedures, practices, and policies
- A current unrestricted Motor Vehicle Drivers Licence and access to own vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and Public Holidays (where required)
Location: Bega LGA patrolled beaches
Position: Full time. Monday-Friday. Contract role - Summer school holidays.
Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.
We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people.
We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.
