Aquatic and Recreation Officer

About the role

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is recruiting a qualified Aquatic and Recreation Officer for its Kununurra Leisure Centre. You will work as part of the Leisure Centre Team, delivering aquatic, recreation and fitness services to the public, supervising pool users and helping run aquatic, fitness and recreation programs. The position reports to the Team Leader of the Kununurra Leisure Centre and includes liaison with the Wyndham Pool and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision of patrons, lifeguards and casual staff, maintaining workplace safety
• Test pool water samples and adjust plant rooms so water quality meets WA Health Department standards
• Keep circulation and filtration systems running correctly and plant rooms clean and hazard-free
• Operate plant, equipment and protective gear according to safety procedures
• Carry out maintenance tasks and report required maintenance
• Set up and remove equipment and clean change rooms, pools, toilets and showers as needed
• Administer first aid and assist with or supervise aquatic and recreational programs, including children's programs
• Handle reception and administrative duties and customer complaints
• Support events, programs and the Wyndham Memorial Swimming Pool as required

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Pool Lifeguard or Duty Manager at an aquatic and recreation centre
• Knowledge of pool plant room operations, water chemistry, chemical handling and health regulations
• Ability to drive between Wyndham and Kununurra regularly
• Legal entitlement to work in Australia, with a National Police Clearance before interviews

Required skills

• Western Australian Pool Lifeguard Qualification or similar
• Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate Group 1
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Chlorine Gas handling
• Current HLTAID011 First Aid, WA Working with Children Check and unrestricted WA C class licence
• Computer operations and administrative tasks, including cash handling
• Communication, customer service and time management skills

What we offer

• Salary up to $80,000-$89,999 inclusive of allowances and superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave, 11 public holidays plus 2 Local Government Days, 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements, salary packaging and corporate uniforms
• Professional development and health and wellbeing programs