Summer is coming! Our beaches and pools are one of the most beautiful and coveted places to work during the summer breaks. Come and join our Lifeguard team!
Beach Lifeguards
The Summer patrol season runs from September 2025, through to April 2026. Our beach lifeguards are responsible for a wide range of duties including:
- Supervision of beach customers
- Identification of suitable swimming and surf craft areas
- Recognise and respond to aquatic emergencies
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Education of beach/ocean awareness
In order to become a beach lifeguard, you will need a:
- 'Working with Children Check' clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012
- First Aid Certificate
- Pass a Fitness and Skill assessment
- Certificate II in public safety (Aquatic Rescue) - PUA20119
- Current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
- Current NSW Drivers Licence - Class C
You can obtain a Certificate II in public safety (Aquatic Rescue) - PUA20119 with the following providers:
- Wollongong First Aid (RTO 40833)
- Emergency Medical Services Education and Training (RTO 40833)
- Evolution Training Programs (RTO 40833)
- Surf Life Saving Australia (Australian Lifesaving Academy) (RTO 90896)
- Surf Life Saving NSW (RTO 90394)
Pool Lifeguards
Our pool lifeguards are responsible for a wide range of duties including:
- Supervision of pool customers
- Cleaning and maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas
In order to be a pool lifeguard, you will need a:
- R.L.S.S.A. Pool Lifeguard License or evidence of completing the Pool Lifeguard course with the ability to obtain the R.L.S.S.A Pool Lifeguard license within 1 month of gaining employment
- 'Working with Children Check' clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012
- First Aid Certificate
- Pass a Fitness and Skill assessment
Find out more about what it takes to be a pool lifeguard and the courses available.
Applications will be available from July, 2025. Keep an eye on our Jobs at Council page for more information.