Fixed-Term Pool Coordinator, Moranbah

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities. We’re looking for a team member that will live and breathe this vision.

As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued and accommodated. Now is the time to join this team!

An exciting opportunity has risen for a suitably qualified and experienced fixed term full-time Pool Coordinator to join the team at the Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre. The Pool Coordinator will report to the Program Leader Leased Council Facilities and will provide leadership and oversight of the team and our local community, responsible for all aquatic programs ensuring the portfolio is high performing in areas of program quality, participation and safety.

You will be confident in daily water quality management, lifeguard supervision and dealing with emergency situations. Working closely with the Program Leader Leased Council Facilities, you will need to be a strong communicator and have the ability to lead the team through the challenges of a fast-paced environment driving overall success of our aquatic programs.

To be successful in this role, you will have:  

Demonstrated experience of effectively coordinating the day-to-day operation and promotion of a pool complex, by delivering quality and professional customer service. The ability to lead, inspire and motivate the teams to do their best by promoting a culture of continuous learning and development. Experience in the aquatics or recreation industry, including swimming lessons or aquatic programs is highly desired and will greatly support success within the role. Demonstrated experience in the provision of customer service and a full understanding of excellent customer service and commitment to its delivery; The ability to provide adequate supervision of aquatic facilities to ensure safety of all facility users; Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and volunteers, including training, work planning organizing, scheduling and coordinating. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate, negotiate, network and consult as required; Current certification in: First Aid and CPR; Lifeguard;  Working with Children Blue Card. Willingness to work flexible hours as required, incorporating weekends and public holidays.

For this position we offer:

Hourly rate between $38.64 - $41.71 Nominally 72.5 hours per fortnight; 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading; 12% Super in accordance with Council Policy; RDO’s in accordance with Council Policy; Contract until 4 December 2020.​​​​​​​

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Prior to making the decision to apply, please note that accommodation is not offered for this position.

For more details on this position, please contact the Manager Community Facilities, Mr Bruce Wright, during business hours. Phone: (07) 4846 3354 or Email: [email protected].

To submit your application – Please click 'Apply Here' and follow the steps to submit your application. Please ensure you provide a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, achievements and motivation for applying for this position. 

Applications Close: Thursday 8 October 2020

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. Isaac Regional Council has the right to interview for this position prior to the closing date.