Expression of Interest: UniSC Lifeguards (Casual)

90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556

Casual Professional

Individual contributor

L2 $41.86 per hour (casual)

Professional

UniSC Sport

Casual

UniSC Sport and Fitness | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs

Level 2 - $41.86 per hour plus 12% superannuation

Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

UniSC is seeking expressions of interest from qualified lifeguards to join our vibrant and diverse community at UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs.

As UniSC continues to grow, our Sport and Fitness team plays a vital role in managing world-class facilities and delivering outstanding experiences across health, fitness, and sport.

In this role, you will be part of a professional team dedicated to managing UniSC’s sport, aquatic, and fitness facilities. Your primary focus will be the supervision and safety of patrons in the pool areas, identifying and responding to potential risks, taking proactive action to minimise hazards, and ensuring all aquatic activities are delivered safely and to the highest standard.

With nationally accredited venues and the support of leading health and sport scientists, UniSC has become a premier sporting destination. Here, high-performance athletes train alongside beginners in a welcoming and supportive community that celebrates growth, passion, and excellence.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Sport

You will

• perform all lifeguard duties, maintain vigilant surveillance of the pool area and supervise swimming activities at the aquatics facility ensuring that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed;
• warn swimmers of improper activities or danger and communicates pool regulations and water safety policies;
• administer first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary;
• evaluate conditions for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required;
• inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable;
• supervise and assist in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assist with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and add chemicals to pool water as directed; and
• instruct or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

To be successful you will possess

• completion of a certification in Pool Lifeguard or equivalent (must include CPR/AED, First Aid);
• possess or be eligible to apply for a blue card;
• ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness; and
• demonstrated lifeguard skills and experience in accordance.

Please note, UniSC’s preference is for lifeguards to be 18 years of age or older; minimum age of 16.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Troy Mytton

Gym and Aquatic Coordinator - UniSC Sport and Fitness

Email: tmytton@usc.edu.au