About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced Beach Lifeguards to join our Beach Safety team located within Council's Leisure, Beach Safety and Community Facilities Unit. Seasonal Beach Lifeguards are employed for the duration of the summer season commencing 21 September **** working a 38 hour week rostered between 7:45am and 6:00pm from Monday to Friday.
Seasonal Beach Lifeguards take on a leadership role for their allocated patrolled beach and play a key role in mentoring and supporting the lifeguarding team to provide the very best in aquatic safety for residents and visitors within the Central Coast Region.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
Provide
evidence of Hepatitis B immunity
or the commencement of this vaccination prior to season commencement
Provide
evidence of current Tetanus
vaccination prior to commencement
Current
First Aid certificate
HLTAID011
The ability to obtain the Provide
Advanced Resuscitation
GLTAID015 certificate
Current
NSW General Boating Licence
or ability to obtain prior to season commencement
Current
Class C Driver's Licence
Current
Working with Children Check
or willingness to obtain prior to season commencement
Demonstrated experience in lifeguarding or other emergency service areas with a demonstrated strong commitment to customer service
Demonstrated ability to carry out safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety and Environmental Management Principles
Demonstrated ability to embrace change and commitment to work across multiple work locations
Shortlisted applicants must be available to:




Attend the nominated skills testing day and complete the entire test on the day specified and be available to attend an interview on the allocated interview day if successful in passing all physical testing.
Bring to Testing Day or Interview any relevant qualifications and licences as requested in the job advertisement, both originals and photocopies. Licence numbers must be referenced in the application in order to proceed to testing.
Provide a Working with Children Check Clearance under the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation **** (If over 18 years old).
The skills testing and interview day will be held on Saturday, 5 September ****.
Shortlisted candidates must pass all of the following skills testing requirements:
Complete beep test to a predetermined level as required.
Beach run, swim, run, swim, paddle, run, paddle, run, with given time.
Simulated use of rescue equipment in performing surf rescues, including rescue board and rescue tube.
Practical and written first aid examination and assessment.
Assess a patient and apply spinal care management principles.
Competent use of all oxygen equipment.
Ourposition description and FAQ sheet provides more information for you to learn more about this role.
Other important information
The salary range for this position sits between $1,308 - $1,572 per week + $***** weekly allowance + 12% superannuation




We have multiple temporary full-time roles available
This role will be able to access a 19-day month
This role is located at all Central Coast Council patrolled beaches
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other extras include:
Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work workplace for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
The contact person for this role is
Toby Cracknell, Team Leader Beach Safety.
You can contact
Toby
on
******** ***
.
This position will close for applications at
midnight on Sunday, 30 August ****.
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📌 Beach Lifeguard (Seasonal) (Central Coast)
🏢 Central Coast Council NSW
📍 Central Coast