Lifeguard
Role Description
• 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 $35.64 + Statutory Superannuation (includes 25% loading).
The City of Norwood Payneham & 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 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
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Lifeguard (Job # qA185507) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Community Development |
| Type: | Casual |
| Location: | Kensington. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 15/09/2025 |
| Application Close Time: | 11:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Manager, Swimming Centre |
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| Department: | Community Development |
| Name: | John Henderson |
| Phone: | 8431 1327 |
| Email: | jhenderson@npsp.sa.gov.au |
