Lifeguard – Stellar Swim

Canberra Southern Cross Club | Health & Wellness | Casual - Level 4

About us

The Canberra Southern Cross Club (CSCC) is a not-for-profit community club that has served Canberrans for decades. Our Health & Wellness business unit includes Stellar Canberra. Stellar Swim is where families, kids and adults learn to swim and enjoy the water in a safe, welcoming setting.

About the role

As a Lifeguard at Stellar Swim, you’ll be responsible for the safety of everyone in our centre. You’ll supervise the pool and all aquatic areas to a standard that goes above the minimum requirements, and you’ll be the main contact for anything safety-related. That means spotting risks early, preventing incidents, and responding confidently with aquatic rescues or first aid when needed.

You’ll also work closely with our customers every day, so outstanding customer service is a big part of the role. We want everyone who visits Stellar Swim to leave feeling safe, looked after and keen to come back.

You’ll report to the Stellar Operations Manager and work alongside our Swimming Instructors, Deck Managers and the General Manager of Health & Wellness.

What you’ll do

- Supervise the pool and surrounding areas during your shifts
- Keep teaching and practice areas free of hazards, and make sure equipment is safe and stored correctly
- Create a safe, nurturing environment for students and customers in all aquatic programs
- Prepare for aquatic rescues ahead of time and prevent incidents wherever possible
- Perform aquatic rescues and minor first aid when needed
- Keep pools and equipment clean and safe
- Check plant room and water quality requirements before and after each shift
- Give every customer on your shift a positive experience
- Report safety hazards and suggest improvements to the Operations Manager

What you’ll bring:

Essential

- Current CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard certification and licence
- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration




- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Nationally recognised pool lifeguard licence
- Availability for a variable roster that may include early mornings, evenings and weekends

Desirable:

- Previous lifeguard experience
- Swim Australia Teacher, AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, or equivalent
- Previous swimming instructor experience
- Additional Aquatic industry certifications - Swim teacher qualification

Why join CSCC?

- Be part of a not-for-profit club that puts its profits back into the Canberra community
- Work in a supportive, safety-focused team
- Flexible rostering to suit study or other commitments
- Ongoing training and regular skill reviews to help you grow

Company Overview

The Canberra Southern Cross Club has proudly served the Canberra community for over 50 years, channelling our profits to support over 350 community groups, making a significant impact to the lives of Canberrans. Operating across two main divisions of Hospitality and Health and Wellness. Operating licensed clubs in Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison, and the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club. Four Anytime Fitness franchises and Stellar Canberra in Woden, which includes Group Exercise, Stellar Swim School, a dedicated Women’s Gym and allied Health and Wellness tenants. We live by our vision, mission and values. Our Vision is all about what we are trusted for – excellence, care and being progressive. Our Mission is why we exist – to enrich our Community and our Values are lived out each day through the CSCC Way: • Community. We care for our community, our people & our environment. • Service. We strive for excellence, providing good times & positive memories. • Committed. We are accountable & act with integrity & respect. • Culture. We are collaborative, compassionate & inclusive. People who are part of the Canberra Southern Cross Club share the same values and help create a culture that ensures the success of our business.

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