2021/22 Seasonal Casual Lifeguard Application
Applications are now open for the 21/21 Paid Lifeguard season.
- Beach Lifeguard
- RWC Lifeguard
* Note a separate process will be initiated in due course for event lifeguard and LSV Comms operator recruitment
Area’s:
Lifeguards may nominate their preferred location/s, however allocations will be made based on operational requirements. Where possible we will place successful applicants at their preferred locations. Lifeguards are encouraged to work in different areas across the state to further develop their lifeguarding experience.
Beach Lifeguard and RWC positions will be available across the following area’s:
- Bass
- Geelong
- Gippsland
- Peninsula
- Surf Coast & Otway
- Western
- Kingston RWC
- Geelong RWC
- Peninsula RWC
- Port Phillip RWC
- Surf Coast East RWC
- Surf Coast West RWC
Employment Period:
Pre Season employment is available at a number of locations, the time period is 1 November through to 24 December 2021.
The main employment period is from 26 December 2021 through to 26 January 2022. Extended periods from 27th January 2022 to 20th February 2022 at Woolamai, Portsea, Ocean Grove, Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and St Kilda.
Post season employment is available at a number of locations from 27 January to 20 February 2022.
Pre-requisite Awards:
All Lifeguards applicants are required to be current in all pre-requisite awards and attend an interview if they wish to Lifeguard for the 2021/2022 season.
Beach Lifeguard
Bronze Medallion (BM) / Certificate II in Public Safety(Aquatic Rescue) (PSAR)
First Aid (FA) – (HLTAID003)
Advanced Resuscitation Technique (ART) – (HLTAID007)
Silver Medallion Beach Management(SMBM)
IRB Crew(IRBC)
ATV Operator (ATV)
(except those under 18 years of age)
Current Employment Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* note this includes all lifeguards including those under 18 years of age.
RWC Lifeguard
Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate(RWC)
Bronze Medallion (BM) / Certificate II in Public Safety(Aquatic Rescue) (PSAR)
First Aid (FA) – (HLTAID003)
Advanced Resuscitation Technique (ART) – (HLTAID007)
Silver Medallion Beach Management(SMBM)
ATV Operator (ATV)
IRB Crew(IRBC)
IRB Driver (IRBD)
Current Victorian Driver’s License
Current Victorian Marine License with PWC endorsement
Current Employment Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* note this includes all lifeguards including those under 18 years of age.
The below awards are strongly encouraged;
Gold Medallion (GM)
Gold Medallion (GM)
IRB Driver (IRBD)
Pool Lifeguard
Application form:
Prior to completing the application form, please review the below
- To ensure you receive all communication from LSV, please use an email address you can access year-round (not a school account if only accessible during school term)
- Prior to completing the application form, please ensure you have confirmed your prerequisite qualifications through your SLS Members Portal account via https://portal.sls.com.au
- Ensure you know your availability over summer
- Ensure you know your uniform sizing
- Have CV ready if you would like to include it in your application
- Be prepared to answer questions on your application including the following:
- Why you want to be a lifeguard
- Your understanding of the role of a lifeguard
- Your key strengths
- Your lifesaving achievements
For further information refer to the LSV website; https://lsv.com.au/life-saving-services/paid-lifeguard-service/