Lifeguard Shift Supervisor

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• Deliver impactful customer experiences to our community

We are looking for a confident and capable Shift Supervisor to join our Aquatics team at our Stokes Valley Pool.

As a Shift Supervisor, you will be a key frontline leader, helping ensure our pools are safe, welcoming and running smoothly. You will oversee day-to-day poolside operations, support and guide our Lifeguard team, and make sure our customers and facility needs are met effectively.

About the role

This is a hands-on role where you will work alongside the team while taking responsibility for the smooth running of poolside operations during your shift.

In the role you will:

• Provide positive leadership and direction to Lifeguards during your shift
• Help resolve issues and maintain effective communication across the team
• Monitor pool water quality to ensure it meets required standards
• Carry out regular inspections of plant, equipment and the working environment
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing.
• Support preventative and reactive facility maintenance
• Be a point of escalation for any issues, including engaging with members of the public.

Vacancy hours:

31 hours, 4 shifts per week

Monday – 1.00pm to 8.30pm

Thursday – 9.00am to 6.00pm

Friday – 5.00am to 2.00pm

Saturday – 8.30am to 5.30pm

View the Job Description here.

About you

You will be an experienced Lifeguard who is ready to step up, or someone who already has experience leading others in an aquatic environment. You will be comfortable making decisions, providing direction and staying calm when things get busy. Just as importantly, you will be approachable, customer focused and able to build positive relationships with both your team and our community.

To be successful, you will need:

• A current Pool Lifeguard Competency Certificate
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Experience working in an aquatic facility
• Customer service and team leadership experience
• Confidence using computers and systems.

A Swimming Pool Water Treatment Certificate and previous leadership experience within an aquatic facility would be an advantage.

Some of our great benefits include:

• Paid birthday leave

• Wellbeing leave, plus additional perks
• Discounted memberships / premiums
• Ongoing development and wellbeing support

Applications close 12 November 2026

Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.