Be Part of the Team That Keeps Our Community Moving  Our pools are where children learn to swim, friends catch up, families spend time together, and people improve their health and wellbeing.  We're looking for Lifeguards who want to play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels supported.  If you're observant, dependable, and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you.  We'll provide the training and support. You bring the enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to helping others.  Join a team that makes a positive difference every day.  About the Role:  We have fixed-term Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available.  As a Lifeguard, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone who visits our aquatic facilities. Every day is different, and you'll be at the heart of delivering safe, fun and memorable experiences for our community.  You'll have the opportunity to gain a range of nationally recognised qualifications and practical skills, including Advanced First Aid, emergency management, water quality management, chemical handling, and your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC) if you don't already hold one.  Our aquatic facilities operate from early morning through to late evening, seven days a week, so we're looking for committed and flexible team members who are ready to make a positive impact during our summer season.  Your responsibilities will include:  * Actively supervising pool users and maintaining a safe environment.  * Providing friendly, professional and exceptional customer service.  * Proactively identifying and responding to potential safety risks.  * Supporting the cleanliness and presentation of the facility.  * Working collaboratively with your team to deliver safe and efficient daily operations.  * Responding calmly and effectively in emergency situations.    This role is about more than just watching a pool. It's about creating positive experiences, building connections with our community, and helping every customer feel welcome and safe.  At Bay Venues, we know that great teams are built by great people. If you're someone who brings a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine commitment to safety, we'd love to hear from you.  While our operational requirements are important, we also understand that flexibility matters. We're committed to working with the right candidates to find roster arrangements that support both your needs and ours, wherever possible.  About You:  To be successful in this role, you'll be someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.  Desirable Qualifications  * A Current Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA and PLPC).  * A valid First Aid Certificate  * National Certificate in Recreation & Sport (Aquatics)    Technical Skills/Competencies  * Swim 200 metres free-style continuously and in less than 6 minutes.  * Can complete a variety of water rescues and life-saving techniques correctly.  * A proven ability to actively supervise customers for long periods, preferably in aquatics environment.  * Familiar with pool plant and water quality maintenance.  * Experience in Lifeguarding and knowledge of aquatic facility activities.    Personal Attributes  * Friendly, approachable and welcoming.  * Exceptional customer service focus.  * Able to remain attentive and focused for extended periods.  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  * Mature and professional in your approach.  * Open to feedback, coaching and ongoing development.  * A proactive problem solver who takes initiative.  * Calm, confident and able to make sound decisions under pressure.  * Reliable, trustworthy and accountable.  * Positive team player who contributes to a supportive workplace culture.  * High standard of personal presentation.  * Passionate about creating a safe and enjoyable experience for customers.    Previous lifeguarding experience is desirable but not essential. We're looking for people with the right attitude, strong customer service skills, and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided, and applicants must be available to attend three full days of training and hold, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid Certificate.  We have put together a bunch of perks to support our culture of connection and fun.  Ones that reinforce that we are part of the awesome leisure and events industry, and all the magic that comes along with that. These perks include:  * a gym membership to our Clubfit Gyms,   * access to our five aquatic facilities including Baywave and Mount Hot Pools,   * subsidised speedway passes and generous discounts on our programmes, services and merchandise,  * heavily subsidised coffee at our on-site cafes,  * access to a range of development opportunities through our Learning & Development programme “Strive to Thrive.”      So why not join us? We have the right purpose to fuel meaningful careers, the right attitude to support work life balance, and the right leadership to foster an amazing culture.  No matter your age and stage you may be, we are an inclusive bunch all driven by our vision of creating The Best Venues for the Bay. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it!    Applications close 13 September 2026