lifeguard jobs in Sydney NSW

• Hiring now for various days & shifts
• Enjoy a friendly team environment
• $36.79 per hour (inc. casual loading) + superannuation

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

On a personal level, you will need to be team focused, confident, reliable, self-motivated and have a good eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient and customer‑focused day‑to‑day operation of the RALC
• Provide on‑site leadership and supervision to pool staff
• Manage incidents and confidently respond to emergency situations
• Maintain a safe environment for patrons and staff, identifying and addressing hazards
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, contractors and centre users
• Supervise, train and support staff in line with policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards
• Open and close the centre as required
• Assist in developing workplace procedures, rosters and operational documentation
• Monitor and maintain filtration, reticulation and chemical dosing equipment to ensure effective water quality management
• Perform additional duties consistent with the skills and qualifications of the role

Flexibility is essential in your availability to suit our operational requirements. Generally, shifts will vary from 5 to 8 hours in duration and there is an expectation that you will be able to work during the weekdays and weekends.

Your hourly rate will be $36.79 per hour (includes casual loading) + penalty rates when working on weekends.

• Current Australian Pool Lifeguard certificate
• Current Australian First Aid certificate

This is a Child Related position and applicants must have registered for a Working With Children Check to be considered for this position. Employment is subject to verification of the Working With Children Check status.

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Melinda Contino on (02) 8878 5112 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety