Mayor Chrissy Weller said it has been difficult to recruit qualified lifeguards over 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,” she said.
In addition to the expression-of-interest process to join the lifeguard course, applications are also open for current qualified lifeguards to register for the season.
Council operates outdoor pools in Colbinabbin, Kyabram, Lockington, Rochester, Rushworth, Stanhope and Tongala.
“We are particularly focusing on addressing the shortage of lifeguards at our outdoor pools,” Cr Weller said.
“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, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 9am to 4pm each day at the Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre.
Expressions of interest close on Sunday, September 18, with full details and forms available on council’s website, in the ‘now open’ section.
Successful applicants will be contacted directly to ensure the registration process is completed, ready for the training in October.
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