Lifeguard

Brief Description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 17/08/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

Available Opportunities

We currently have the following positions available for qualified lifeguards to join our team:

Multiple Temporary Part Time Positions - various hours - Summer seasonal contracts from October 2026 - April 2027 with training shifts commencing in September.Casual Positions - various hours

Lifeguard shifts are across a variety of hours ranging from 5am -10pm, including weekend work.

What we offer you

Salary: from $32.13 per hour + 12% superannuationWorking Location: Ripples St Marys and PenrithThe best of both worlds – click here to learn more

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

Supervising water spaces and ensuring patron safetyProviding exceptional customer service to members and guestsMaintaining a clean, safe and welcoming aquatic environmentResponding to incidents and provide First Aid when requiredSupporting day to day operations and assisting with programs and bookingsContributing ideas to improve service delivery and safety

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection. At council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits that make work seem less like.....work.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We Are After Someone Who

Brings excellent communication and customer service skillsEnjoys working in a team and thrives in a fast paced environmentHolds a Pool Lifeguard CertificateHas First Aid and CPR CertificateHas a valid NSW Working with Children Check

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

Please ensure Lifeguard Ceritificate, First Aid and CPR Certificates, and NSW Working with Children Check are uploaded along with resume, and comprehensive responses to selection criteria are submitted.

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Lisa Galvin, 4732 8162.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements

Do you hold a Pool Lifeguard Certificate (Pool Lifeguard Skill Set). Please ensure you attach a copy to your upload documents sectionDo you hold a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate. Please ensure you attach a copy to your upload documents sectionDo you hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check or are you under 18.Please provide your valid NSW Working with Children Check and your DOB for verification

Summary

We're looking for qualified, reliable and vigilant lifeguards to join our team and ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all patrons.