APPLY TO BECOME A LIFEGUARD OR LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR
 

Lifeguard Applications for 2008/09 are being called for now.

The first round of applications are open for the below Councils. If you wish to apply to be a lifeguard please see relevant information and forms listed below.

Lifeguard Application - A Guide to Applying

Lifeguard Application Form

* Please note that the Tax File Number form will be available to download and print out from this site soon, however, in the meantime, we ask that you visit your local Post Office to find the TFN form and send it in with your application.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Click here for South Coast Lifeguard Training information - Mon 8 Dec and Tue 9 Dec, 2008

LIFEGUARDS POSITIONS

Northern Region       

All areas – applications closed

Tweed Shire, Byron Shire, Ballina Shire, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley, and Bellingen Shire

Contact:North Coast Lifeguard Coordinator
northcoast@australianlifeguards.com.au
(M) 0406 353 266

Mid Coast to Hunter Regions

Kempsey Shire – applications close: Monday 10 November 2008

Greater Taree – applications close: Monday 10 November 2008

Great Lakes – applications close: Monday 10 November 2008

Port Stephens – applications open

Contact: Lower North Coast Lifeguard Coordinator
lowernorthcoast@australianlifeguards.com.au 
(M) 0409 663 005  

Sydney Region

Pittwater – applications open - casuals only
Rookie applications close Monday 8 December, 2008 - open to Pittwater surf club members only

Garie - applications close Friday 5 December 2008

Contact:Sydney Lifeguard Coordinator
sydney@australianlifeguards.com.au 
(M) 0414 663 005

South Coast Region

Shoalhaven City – applications close: Monday 24 November 2008

Eurobodalla Shire – applications close: Monday 24 November 2008

Bega Valley Shire – applications close: Monday 24 November 2008

Contact: South Coast Lifeguard Coordinator
southcoast@australianlifeguards.com.au
(M) 0409 461 889

Lifeguard applications for Garie during Summer school holidays will be announced soon.

Appointments to beaches will be the responsibility of the Lifeguard Supervisor. All information in relation to employment periods may be obtained by contacting the NSW Lifeguard Officer (02 9984 7188).

Qualification requirements are stipulated in the Surf Life Saving Standard Operating Procedures (Lifesaving Services). Appointments are subject to a 'Working with Children Check'.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess SLSA Bronze Medallion
• Possess all relevant qualifications and the ability to obtain a Gold Medallion of Surf Life Saving Australia
• NSW WorkCover-approved First Aid Certificate (current)
• Advanced Resuscitation Certificate.
• Lifeguarding/Lifesaving patrol experience
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a team situation

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The Lifeguard is required to keep physically fit and perform all Lifeguard duties. The fitness to be at a level to enable him/her to pass all of the following:

• 800 metre pool swim under 14 minutes
• Demonstrate an ability to rescue and return a patient to shore on a rescue board - over 200m
• Demonstrate ability, in a 150m rescue tube swim, patient pick up and return to shore
• Demonstrate one and two person CPR
• Complete a theory examination
• Complete a SLSA mission

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Inshore Rescue Boat Driver’s Certificate issued by Surf Life Saving Australia and NSW Waterways License
• A current motor vehicle Driver’s license
• Demonstrate an ability to operate SLSA radio network
• Ability to lecture/instruct small or large groups within the community
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as they relate to the position
• Working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, relating to this position
  
  Staff will be employed on a casual hourly basis in accordance with Award conditions and remunerated accordingly depending on qualifications and experience