Join the team at Port Macquarie War Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool—one of the region’s most loved aquatic facilities. With its stunning outdoor Olympic pool, vibrant community atmosphere, and strong focus on health and wellbeing, this centre is the perfect place to energise your classes and inspire participants of all ages.

Are you passionate about water safety and love working in a fun, active environment? We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Casual Swimming Pool Lifeguard! If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy making a difference in your community, this could be the perfect chance for you!

This is a casual role, meaning you'll enjoy flexible working hours that can fit around your lifestyle — perfect for students, those seeking extra income, or anyone who simply loves being around the pool!

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our friendly aquatic team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Supervising swimmers and ensuring the safety of all pool users at all times
- Responding quickly and calmly to any emergencies or incidents in and around the pool
- Performing first aid and rescue procedures when required
- Monitoring pool conditions and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues
- Enforcing pool rules and guidelines in a friendly and skilled manner
- Assisting with the general cleanliness and upkeep of the pool facility
- Providing excellent customer service to all visitors and patrons

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:
- A current and valid Pool Lifeguard qualification
- A current First Aid certificate
- CPR certification that is up to date




- Strong swimming ability and physical fitness
- Excellent observation and communication skills
- A friendly, approachable, and professional attitude
- The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We truly value our team members and want to make sure you feel welcome and supported. Here's what you can look forward to:
- A fun and supportive team environment
- Flexible casual shifts to suit your schedule
- Opportunities to grow and develop your skills
- A rewarding role where you genuinely make a difference every single day

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Don't hesitate — apply today and take the plunge into an exciting and rewarding career in aquatic safety. We can't wait to welcome you to the team!

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, 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.

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 | The Y

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