About the position:

The Team Leader Aquatics is responsible for supporting the efficient daily operation of aquaticfacilities by supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering high-qualitycustomer service. This role provides leadership to lifeguards and aquatic staff, oversees themaintenance and safe operation of pool plant and equipment, and is responsible for therecruitment, training, and performance management of lifeguards.

Key accountabilities:

- Supervise patrons around the pool and associated areas and ensure centre policies are beingadhered to, to facilitate a safe and enjoyable leisure experience.
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of qualified pool staff, including lifeguards and supportpersonnel. Develop and maintain staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage across alloperational hours.
- Coordinate and regulate the use of pool space by various user groups and ensure allocatedareas are clearly roped off and marked with signage.
- Undertake supervision, rescues and emergency intervention in accordance with Aquarenapolicies and procedures, RLSWA guidelines for Safe Pool Operation and industry standardsand practices.
- Assist with the operation of the Foreshore Water Park and Doc Docherty Swimming Poolwhere required.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Mark Adams, Manager Sport & Leisure on (08) 9956 6720.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will assist with the daily operations of the City’s Aquatic Facilities.



Candidateswill hold the relevant qualifications and have previous experience working in Aquatic Facilityoperations.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is requiredof all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Team Leader Aquatics position has a salary starting from $98,231 per annum or $49.71 per hour,offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 27 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's CoralCoast.With a growing populationofover 41,000 peopleit offers awide range ofservices andactivities.

Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional cityare plentiful. You can be part of working with usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of allpeople in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability,and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunityemployer with solid commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Applications close 4pm Sunday 8 November 2026

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