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    • Supervise facility users and maintain emergency response readiness, including lifeguard coverage.
    • Oversee daily operations of the pool, ensuring compliance with…
    • All lifeguards are required to complete and submit Health and Fitness assessment upon commencement and annually.
    • Access to U@MQ's VIP loyalty program.
    • The season will run from 26 September 2026 to 25 April 2027, with rosters covering a variety of shifts Monday to Sunday.
    • Supervising beach patrons and visitors.
    • Lifeguard – commencing salary $1,378.07 to $1,601.54 per week excluding superannuation, shift penalties and overtime.
    • Provide First Aid certificate (HLTAID011).
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    • As a Pool Lifeguard, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our community while delivering exceptional customer service in a welcoming…
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    • Provide exceptional customer service at all times, ensuring clear and friendly communication with the community, staff, and members.
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    • Current First Aid (Level 2).
    • Hourly Rate between $42 - $47 phr + 12% super.
    • The successful candidate will report to the Aquatic Programs Supervisor and contribute to the planning and…
    • Your role will involve teaching people of all ages and fitness levels to swim.
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    • Advanced ozone and UV filtration (Brauer AOP technology) with minimal chlorine for a cleaner, more comfortable environment.

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Lifeguard - job post

YMCA NSW
3.9 out of 5 stars
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
$20.00 - $35.93 an hour - Seasonal, Casual
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Job details

Pay

  • $20.00 - $35.93 an hour

Job type

  • Seasonal
  • Casual

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Shift work

Location

Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Full job description

  • Don't stack shelves or push paper when you can make waves instead
  • Flexible casual work rosters across the week and weekend to suit your needs
  • Lock in your hours - secure seasonal work for experienced lifeguards on offer.


Help protect our locals. Be the calm presence when it matters most.

From busy summer days at the pools to quiet community swims, lifeguards play a vital role in ensuring everyone can enjoy the water safely.

From families and kids to lap swimmers and visitors, your vigilance helps create safe, welcoming spaces across our aquatic centres.

Be part of a team that keeps our community safe, confident and supported in and around the water — helping everyone enjoy all that coastal living has to offer.

The Y NSW has been supporting safe aquatic participation for Port Macquarie families since 2022… and we’re growing.

We are building our Lifeguard talent pool across the Port Macquarie Aquatics cluster (4 pools):

  • Port Macquarie Aquatic Centre
  • Wauchope Memorial Olympic Pool
  • Laurieton War Memorial Baths
  • Kendall Community Pool

Explore our centers: Discover Y NSW Aquatics

What’s on offer

✅ Permanent, seasonal and casual opportunities

✅ Work across multiple aquatic centres

✅ Flexible shifts to suit study, lifestyle or career change

✅ Supportive, safety-first team environment

Already qualified? Step straight in.

Play a key role in supervising aquatic environments and responding when it counts. We’re looking for lifeguards with:

  • Current CPR & First Aid
  • Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving or equivalent)
  • Strong awareness, communication and response skills
  • Current Working with Children Check

Not qualified yet? Start here.

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? We can support you with:

✅ On-the-job learning opportunities

✅ Guidance to obtain required certifications

✅ Pathways into aquatics, recreation and community safety careers

Upcoming Pool Lifeguard Training at Port Macquarie Olympic Pool 15th & 16th August

Why the Y?

Make a real impact in your community

Help keep families and children safe

Be part of a team that supports each other

Work in an environment focused on wellbeing, development and purpose

Expressions of Interest now open

Whether you're experienced or just starting out — we want to connect.

Apply now and join our Port Macquarie – Hastings Lifeguard Team

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.

Safeguarding Children | The Y

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