Careers at UniSC

UniSC is seeking expressions of interest from qualified lifeguards to join our vibrant and diverse community at UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Sport

• perform all lifeguard duties, maintain vigilant surveillance of the pool area and supervise swimming activities at the aquatics facility ensuring that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed;
• warn swimmers of improper activities or danger and communicates pool regulations and water safety policies;
• administer first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary;
• evaluate conditions for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required;
• inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable;
• supervise and assist in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assist with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and add chemicals to pool water as directed; and
• instruct or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

To be successful you will possess 

• completion of a certification in Pool Lifeguard or equivalent (must include CPR/AED, First Aid);
• possess or be eligible to apply for a blue card;
• ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness; and
• demonstrated lifeguard skills and experience in accordance.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830. 

 

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

 

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

 

Your completed application must include:

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

 

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

 

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

 

Troy Mytton

Gym and Aquatic Coordinator - UniSC Sport and Fitness 

Email: tmytton@usc.edu.au 

 

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