Expressions of Interest open for Campaspe Shire Council free lifeguard course

Campaspe Shire Council, located in north central Victoria, is calling for Expressions of Interest from the community to complete a two day lifeguard training course.

Campaspe Shire Council, situated approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne, includes the communities of Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester, Lockington, Gunbower, Rushworth, Stanhope and Tongala as well as many smaller areas outside of these main townships.

Mayor Chrissy Weller said it has been particularly difficult to recruit qualified lifeguards across the past few years, particularly in townships outside Echuca.

“In adopting our budget for this financial year, Council approved funding to cover the course fee for the training of 10 lifeguards.”

In addition to the Expression of Interest process to join the lifeguard course, applications are also now open for current qualified lifeguards to register for the season.

Council operates outdoor pools in Colbinabbin, Kyabram, Lockington, Rochester, Rushworth, Stanhope and Tongala.

Mayor Weller added “we are particularly focusing on addressing the shortage of lifeguards at our outdoor pools.

“We are also keen to attract lifeguards that can work at multiple locations.”

Applicants for the lifeguard course need to be available to complete the two day training, scheduled for Saturday, 8th October and Sunday 9th October, 9am to 4pm each day at the Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre.

Expressions of Interest close on Sunday, 18th September with full details and online form available on Council’s website.
Successful applicants will be contacted directly to ensure the registration process is completed, ready for the training in October.