Lifeguard

Daydream Island; Whitsunday Regional; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is seeking a dedicated lifeguard to monitor pool areas, ensure guest safety, and respond promptly to emergencies on a live off-island basis. You will enforce rules, provide first aid, and support the resort team in maintaining high safety and presentation standards.

Ideal candidates hold a pool lifeguard certificate (SISSS00133) with First Aid and CPR, and must be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and clear communication.
• Strong time management and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and respond to hazards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise guests around pools to ensure safety.
• Respond quickly to emergencies or incidents and provide first aid.
• Enforce pool rules and safety regulations professionally.
• Provide CPR and emergency assistance as required.
• Maintain awareness of pool conditions and identify safety risks.
• Assist guests with enquiries and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Emergency response

Education

Pool lifeguard certificate (SISSS00133)

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. With stunning views out to the impossibly blue waters of the Whitsundays, it is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the island.

The island is one of the closest Whitsunday islands to the mainland (Airlie Beach) with spectacular 30-minute ferry ride to work each day.

Job Description

About the role

• Monitor and supervise guests in and around the pools to ensure their safety.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, incidents or potential hazards.
• Enforce pool rules and safety regulations in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide first aid, CPR and emergency assistance when required.
• Maintain awareness of pool conditions and identify potential safety risks.
• Assist guests with general enquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Resort team to maintain high standards of safety and presentation.

This role is a live off island position.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• Have exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and a high level of attention to detail.
• Have a proven ability to follow safe work practices and established procedures.
• Be proactive, reliable and confident using your initiative.
• Remain calm and professional when responding to emergency situations.
• Musthold current qualifications - Pool lifeguard certificate ( SISSS00133) , First Aid, CPR, Advanced Resuscitation & O2 provider
• Must be eligible to work in Australia