Lead Operations Across Newcastle’s Favourite Community Pools!

At BlueFit, we believe local recreation and aquatic facilities are the heart of a vibrant community. We are excited to manage operations across the Newcastle community pools— Lambton, Mayfield, and Wallsend—and we’re looking for proactive, safety-focused Casual Duty Managers to join our operational team!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love leading teams on the concourse, and are passionate about delivering secure, high-quality leisure experiences for the Newcastle community, this is your opportunity to step up.

What the Role is Really About

As a Casual Duty Manager, you will oversee the daily operations, pool safety, and customer service standards across our shifts. Working on the floor, you'll lead our casual lifeguards and front-of-house staff,

maintain pool water quality, and ensure every visitor has a safe and enjoyable experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operational Supervision: Lead daily shift operations, ensuring smooth pool deck transitions between lap swimming, squad sessions, school carnivals, and public recreation.
- Team Guidance: Mentor, support, and supervise lifeguards during shifts to maintain high safety and operational standards.
- Aquatic Plant & Water Quality: Perform routine pool testing, monitor bather loads, manage backwashes, and ensure plant room procedures are strictly followed.
- Safety & Emergency Response: Act as chief warden and first responder during incidents, upholding GSPO guidelines, WHS standards, and facility emergency plans.
- Facility Care & Presentation: Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming pool concourses, amenities, and front-of-house areas.
- Child Safety: Enforce active supervision programs (Watch Around Water) and uphold strict child protection protocols across all venues.





What You’ll Bring to the Team:

- Aquatic & Leadership Experience: Previous experience as a Duty Manager, Lead Lifeguard, or supervisor within an aquatic or leisure facility.
- Active Leadership Style: Approachable, visible, and hands-on—you prefer leading from the pool deck rather than behind an office door.
- Problem-Solving & Calm Under Pressure: Confident in managing emergency responses, handling patron feedback, and keeping shift operations running smoothly.
- Essential Qualifications (or willing to obtain before starting):
- Current Pool Lifeguard Award (Royal Life Saving or equivalent)
- Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 Provide CPR
- Current NSW Working with Children Check (Employee)
- NSW Pool Operations Certificate (highly regarded)

Why Join the BlueFit Team in Newcastle? Flexibility: Great casual roster options across early mornings, daytimes, evenings, and weekends across our Newcastle sites.

Career Advancement: Access clear development pathways within BlueFit’s national network of 60+ facilities.

Awesome Perks: Enjoy facility access to BlueFit health clubs and aquatic centers for you, plus discounts on programs for your immediate family!

Our Commitment to Child Safety

All children and young people have the right to be safe and feel safe. It is our commitment at BlueFit that the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children and young people are supported across all of our facilities and services.

As part of our recruitment process, all candidates will undergo screening, including a Working with Children Check, reference checks, and potential police checks.

Ready to Lead on the Pool Deck?

If you're ready to bring your energy and operational skills to Lambton, Mayfield, and Wallsend pools, click Apply Now to submit your resume!

📌 Aquatic Duty Managers (Newcastle)
🏢 BlueFit
📍 Newcastle