Closes: Oct 26, 2025
The District Council of Streaky Bay is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Swimming Pool Attendant(s). In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of pool patrons through active supervision and care. Key duties include asssisting with pool maintennance, monitoring water quality, and contributing to a safe, compliant environment by following Council's Risk Management Policies and Procedures. This position also requires a strong commitment to upholding the Council's Core Values, as outlined in our Community Strategic Plan, to foster a welcoming and responsible community space.
Swimming Pool Attendant
· In the capacity of ‘Pool Attendant’, contribute to the supervision of patrons of the Streaky Bay Swimming Pool to ensure the safety of each person. Direct pool supervision includes:
o Identifying and providing advice to swimmers in the adoption of safe swimming practices
o Identifying special needs patrons and providing appropriate manual handling or care techniques
o Encouraging responsible behaviour such as the observance of signs and respect for the needs of other patrons
· Providing specific supervision in the use of inflatable play equipment
· Assist with controlling a range of inappropriate and/or unsafe behaviours or acts of users of the pool and its surrounds.
· Respond to emergencies as required, providing first aid or initiating other necessary action in the event of injury or illness.
Pool Maintenance
· Operate water chlorinator/filtration unit and maintain pool water.
· Monitor water quality throughout pool opening times. Take daily pH, chlorine readings, water temperature, dates/times of filter backwash and record the results in a logbook.
· Adjust water quality requirements, in accordance with readings.
· Undertake minor maintenance to pool bowl, vacuum pool and remove “scum lines” as required.