Common use of Seasonal Lifeguards Clause in Contracts

Seasonal Lifeguards. You will be engaged on a term contract. On initial appointment to a Seasonal Lifeguard position, an employee will progress as follows: Prior to the commencement of Years 1 and 2, you will be required to participate in the full recruitment process and may be offered employment based on the merit of your application. Only employees engaged on term contracts for a minimum 30 week duration are covered by this subclause. Subject to the availability of positions and demonstrated competency, on completion of year 2 you will be offered a third consecutive season on a term contract. A further term contract may not be offered in the case of poor performance, or in the case of a reduction in required staffing levels. If you receive a term contract for a third consecutive season you will not be required to participate in future recruitment processes provided you work every consecutive year. If you do not work consecutive years you will be required to complete years 1 and 2 again in order to become eligible for ongoing seasonal employment. At the completion of each year of service, you must advise us of your intention to return for the following season, followed by your further confirmation 3 months before the start of the season. Eligibility for continued fixed term employment depends on you achieving and maintaining the required role competencies as determined by the City of Newcastle and reviewed from time to time.