Lifeguard

Our Recreation Team is a vibrant, close-knit community of people who thrive on connection, movement, and making a difference. From Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers to Instructors and Coordinators, our team transforms 18 Recreation Centres into welcoming, inclusive, and safe spaces—offering health, fitness, and recreation opportunities to those who need them most.

As part of the Y family, you’ll help support the wellbeing of vulnerable and underrepresented communities, always acting with integrity and respect. In return, we offer flexible hours, free facility membership, and the chance to build valuable leadership and life skills—all while making a real impact.

Casual lifeguards required

Guard the livelihood of strong communities

Flexible working

We require passionate lifeguards in our teams at Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Laurieton and Kendall pools.

As a Lifeguard with The Y, you understand that safety and fun go hand-in-hand. Our pools and recreation facilities are invaluable, inclusive, exciting spaces for sporty types – especially young people. But, they can’t exist if they aren’t safe. Which is exactly where you come in. You’ll join a team of responsible, approachable, confident swimmers in supervising our pools and surrounding areas. Together, you’ll uphold the highest standards of care and safety to make sure our swimmers have fun, stay active and gain confidence in the water.

If you’re a people person with a keen eye for detail and who thrives under pressure, you could be our next Lifeguard. If so, expect perks like flexible hours and free facility membership, and the support to build valuable people, leadership and life skills – all while you make a difference to your community.

Qualifications*

Current Lifeguard Qualification

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

*Qualifications up for renewal? Let us know, we could help.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits & Experience

The Y offers a range of benefits including:

Above award rates of pay

Salary sacrifice benefits

Free access to Y sites & programs

Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries

Branded clothing supplied

Paid essential training & developement

Additional leave including wellbeing days

Reward & recognition program

Employee Assistance Program

Reconcilliation Action Plan