Casual Event Lifeguards

Surf Life Saving NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual employment

Ongoing training

Opportunities at diverse events

Job summary

Surf Life Saving Services across Greater Sydney is seeking Casual Event Lifeguards to deliver professional water safety at sporting events, community activities, festivals and waterfront celebrations. You will work with experienced teams to identify hazards, prevent incidents, and respond to aquatic emergencies.

This role offers flexible casual shifts across multiple locations, ongoing training, and opportunities to gain experience in diverse aquatic settings while contributing to community

Qualifications

• Experience and practical knowledge in lifeguarding or public safety environments.
• Strong swimming ability and water safety awareness.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional and proactive approach to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive water safety surveillance from land and water positions.
• Identify hazards and implement preventative safety measures.
• Respond to aquatic emergencies and perform rescues per procedures.
• Provide first aid within your qualifications and scope.
• Assist with event setup, equipment checks and pack down.
• Support vessel-based water safety operations where qualified.
• Maintain accurate incident reports and records.
• Collaborate with event personnel to maintain safety.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Public safety

Water safety

First aid

Communication

Education

Bronze Medallion

Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

HLTAID011 First Aid

Working with Children Check

Tools

None

Job description

Surf Life Saving Services | Various Locations Across Greater Sydney | Casual

Join our Event Safety team and play a vital role in keeping our communities safe on and around the water.

Surf Life Saving Services (SLSS) is seeking enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Casual Event Lifeguards to join our Event Safety team, providing professional water safety services at sporting events, community activities, festivals and major waterfront events across Greater Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a diverse range of aquatic environments while contributing to the safety and enjoyment of event participants, spectators and the wider community.

About the Role

As a Casual Event Lifeguard, you will play an important role in delivering professional water safety services across a variety of events and locations.

Working alongside experienced lifeguards, first aid officers, paramedics and event personnel, you will assist in identifying and managing risks, preventing incidents and responding to aquatic emergencies.

From sporting events and regattas to festivals, school activities and major waterfront celebrations, no two shifts will be the same.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing proactive water safety surveillance from land and in-water positions.

• Identifying potential hazards and implementing preventative safety measures.

• Responding to aquatic emergencies and performing rescues in accordance with operational procedures and training.

• Providing first aid assistance within your qualifications and authorised scope of practice.

• Assisting with event setup, equipment preparation, safety checks and pack down.

• Supporting vessel-based water safety operations where appropriately qualified.

• Maintaining accurate incident reports and operational records.

• Working collaboratively with event personnel to maintain a safe and professional environment.

About You

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about water safety and making a positive contribution to the community.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience and practical knowledge in lifeguarding, surf lifesaving or a similar public safety environment.

• Strong swimming ability, water safety awareness and sound decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A professional, reliable and proactive approach to safety and customer service.

• The ability to remain calm and respond effectively in challenging situations.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Essential Qualifications - Training can be provided where required:

Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain prior to deployment:

• SLSA Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), or equivalent.

• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid.

• HLTAID015 - Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy.

• Current NSW Working with Children Check (paid employment) or willingness to obtain the required checks before commencing.

A current unrestricted driver's licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel between event locations will be highly regarded.

All relevant training, qualifications, assessments and induction requirements must be completed before commencing operational duties.

Why Join Us?

At Surf Life Saving Services, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a respected organisation dedicated to saving lives and supporting safer communities.

We offer:

• Flexible casual employment with shifts across a diverse range of events.

• Opportunities to work at sporting, community and major waterfront events throughout Greater Sydney and surrounding regions.

• A supportive and experienced Event Safety team.

• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

• The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference to community safety.

Locations:

Opportunities are available across Sydney CBD, Northern Beaches, Western Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and Hunter regions.