Lifeguard
Role Description
Employment Opportunity
Community Development / Swimming Centres
Lifeguard
• Join a young, friendly and collaborative team at the Norwood Swimming Centre
• Casual positions with flexible working hours to meet your personal needs
• Play a critical role ensuring the safety and wellbeing of swimmers
Casual Adult Hourly Rate of $45.89 (includes 25% loading + Statutory Superannuation
The Norwood Swimming Centre operates 7 days per week (excluding Christmas Day) over a 26-week swimming season from mid-October to mid-April 2026 with Learn-to-Swim lessons conducted throughout the swimming season.
The lifeguard maintains the highest pool management standards for patron safety and supervision through performing lifeguard duties, ensuring excellent customer service and contributing to the continuous improvement of the centre’s operations.
The Role
Reporting to the Swimming Centre Manager / Assistant 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 a pro-active individual who possesses the following:
• Royal Life Saving Society 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 (desirable)
• Previous experience as a lifeguard (desirable)
Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Healthy lifestyle staying active within the community
How to Apply
For more information, a copy of the job description and to apply on-line, please visit www.npsp.sa.gov.au
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, Swimming Centre, John Henderson on 8431 1327.
Applications close at 12:00am on Monday, 22 December 2025. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Lifeguard (Job # qA193436) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Community Development |
| Type: | Casual |
| Location: | Norwood. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 22/12/2025 |
| Application Close Time: | 12:00 AM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Swimming Centre Manaager |
|---|---|
| Department: | Community Development |
| Name: | John Henderson |
| Phone: | 8431 1327 |
| Email: | jhenderson@npsp.sa.gov.au |
