Pool Lifeguard - Carlton Baths

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YMCA Victoria seeks a motivated casual pool lifeguard for Carlton Baths, a seasonal Aquatics space operating October 1 to April 30. You’ll supervise a busy pool, maintain vigilant observation, educate users on safety, intervene when needed, and deliver friendly customer service. Essential qualifications include an Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate, CPR, and First Aid. The role offers up to $34.96 per hour plus super, flexible rostering, and opportunities for growth, with free access to YMCA facilities. Strong decision making, conflict management, multitasking, and a genuine commitment to child and public safety are key. Prepare a targeted resume highlighting certs, aquatics experience, and availability; expect a satisfactory Police Check, a Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration. Apply now.

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. 

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better. 

About the Centre

Carlton Baths is a vibrant community-based facility which offers a range of recreation and sporting programs for the Carlton and City of Melbourne community. In 2012, the facility underwent a $10.4M redevelopment; designed to provide the community with a range of recreational, social, cultural and educational experiences.

Carlton Baths' Aquatics space is seasonal - the 25m lap pool and kids Play Pool with interactive features is open from 1st October through to 30th April seasonally.

About the Role

As a pool lifeguard, you’ll help provide a safe swimming environment for all centre visitors. You’ll be patient, focused and friendly to keep pool-users informed and safe. Duties of the role include:

• Supervising a large aquatic space while pro-actively ensuring a safe environment​ in and around the pool area
• Maintaining concentrated observation of pools and patrons to anticipate and respond to problems
• Ensuring facility rules are being obeyed whilst at the same time educating facility users about safe aquatic practices
• Carrying out intervention and preventative action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patrons, the facility and equipment

This is a casual position with an hourly rate up to $34.96 + Super.

About You

We are seeking motivated, organised and pro-active Lifeguards to come and join the team. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and all facility users. Other required qualities are:

• Ability to make decisions while under pressure
• Being able to manage conflicts with patrons and users
• Ability to stay alert and vigilant in a repetitive work environment
• Ability to multitask
• Providing excellent customer service for all members and guests
• Experience in the Aquatics and Leisure industry will be highly regarded

Essential Qualifications

• Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

How to Apply 

If this is you, click Apply now and your expression of interest will be shared with the team at the location of your choice. 

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. 

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.