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Swimming Centre, Lifeguard

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Role Description

Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services for the well-being of our citizens. Joining the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an opportunity to challenge yourself – contribute your best and be inspired by the people and environment around you.

Norwood Swimming Centre
Swimming Centre, Lifeguard

• Great opportunity for making extra income during summer season
• Casual positions with flexible working hours to meet your personal needs
• Join a young friendly and collaborative team and be part of regular team outings

Casual Adult Hourly Rate of $43.05 + Statutory Superannuation (includes 25% loading).

The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters owns and operates 2 outdoor swimming facilities, the Norwood Swimming Centre, located in Kensington and the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, located in Felixstow.

While the Felixstow Centre is under construction, the Norwood Simming Centre operates 7 days per week (excluding Christmas Day) over a 26-week swimming season from mid-October to mid-April 2024 with Learn-to-Swim lessons conducted throughout the swimming season.

The Role

Reporting to the Swimming Centre Manager, this role is responsible for supervising the pool operations and ensuring a safe swimming environment for the community.

To be successful in this position you will be an enthusiastic individual, who is goal-oriented and dedicated to the delivery of outcomes and possess the following:
• Pool Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent
• Provide First Aid & CPR Certificate
• National Criminal History (Police) Clearance
• Department of Human Services Working with Children Clearance
• Pool Plant Operators Certificate is highly regarded
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard is highly regarded

What’s in it for you

• Competitive hourly rate + superannuation
• Working and keeping your fit and healthy at the same time
• Be part of a collaborative team and enjoy frequent team outings


Specific enquiries should be directed to Matthew Woolard, the Council’s Manager, Swimming Centres, on 8431 1327.

Applications close 17:00 Sunday, 6 October 2024.

Additional Information

Job Title / Number: Swimming Centre, Lifeguard (Job # qA159368)
Department: Community Development
Type: Casual
Location: Norwood.
Supporting Document: Position & Person Description
Application Close Date: 06/10/2024
Application Close Time: 5:00 PM

Contact Details

Position Title: Swimming Centre Manager
Department: Community Development
Name: Matthew Woolard
Phone: 84311327
Email: mwoolard@npsp.sa.gov.au