Lifeguard Supervisor
- Lead, mentor and make a real impact in aquatic safety at Glen Eira Leisure
- Part time, permanent opportunity (45.6hours per fortnight)
- $35.43 per hour plus superannuation
About the Role
As the Lifeguard Supervisor you will support the Lifeguard Team Leader and Lifeguard Assistant Team Leader to perform administration tasks for the Safety and Supervision Business Unit.
The role offers 15.2 hours per week of administrative work and at least 7.6 hours per week as direct service in either the Lifeguard, or Lifeguard Shift Supervisor roles.
On-site presence is mandatory for the successful candidate to fulfill the specified requirements of the role.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Inspire and support a team of Lifeguards to deliver outstanding safety and customer experiences.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and operational excellence.
- Lead staff training, inductions and compliance requirements.
- Ensure our aquatic facilities operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.
- Monitor and coordinate staff cleaning checks.
- Create and maintain work instructions and procedures.
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Promote team engagement and morale through regular staff communication, updates and recognition.
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Thinking innovatively and creatively to enhance operational processes and service improvement.
About You
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to confidently manage challenging situations.
- Experience leading, training and supporting staff in an aquatic or leisure environment.
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A passion for developing people, supporting professional growth, and helping team members reach their full potential.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to operational excellence.
- The ability to work flexible hours including weekends, mornings, and evenings.
- Significant experience gained from working as a Senior Pool Lifeguard and/or Duty Manager.
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Enjoys a varied workload and thrives when managing projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
At GEL, we're proud of our high-performing culture and commitment to excellence. Our team has been recognised across the industry as:
- 4-time Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Challenge winners
- Pool Lifeguard of the Year recipients in 2023 and 2026, as awarded by Aquatics and Recreation Victoria
If you're looking to join a team that strives for excellence, supports professional development, and celebrates success, this is the role for you.
Required Qualifications
- Australian Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- CPR Qualification [HLTAID009]
- First Aid Certificate [HLTAID011]
- Employee Working with Children Check
- National Police Check (willing to undertake)
- Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate
- Emergency Asthma Management Certificate
Position Description
Lifeguard Supervisor - Position Description.pdf
Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
- Answers to a few brief screening questions
Closing date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 at 11:55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Samara, Lifeguard Team Leader on 9575 7139 or email SKeifer@geleisure.com.au
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our First Nations Officer at FirstNations@gleneira.vic.gov.au
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
