Department: Recreation & Fitness
Type: Casual
Posted: 8 August 2025
Closes: 12 September 2025
THE ROLE
The YMCA of South Australia is seeking highly motivated, passionate and professional people to form part of our Lifeguard team at The Whyalla Recreation Centre in Whyalla Norrie.
Pool Lifeguards at YMCA facilities take on a much greater responsibility than simply supervising water space. As well as identifying potential risk factors and taking steps to reduce those risks, lifeguards will act as positive role models to build happier, healthier communities within the facilities that we manage.
ABOUT THE Y
YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.
Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.
Our vision is to see "lives enriched through wellbeing" in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful Lifeguard candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:
* SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard or equivalent.
* HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or equivalent.
* HLTAID009 Perform CPR or equivalent.
Surf Life Saving SA are currently providing a full Lifeguard course in Whyalla between 13-14th of September 2025. This is accessible via their website Training courses.
Applicants must be available for shifts across 7 days per week, including evenings and weekends.
THE BENEFITS
* The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services.
* Free access to YMCA South Australia's recreation facilities.
* A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
* A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.
LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Adair at or at
HOW TO APPLY
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter
You must address the key selection criteria in your application.
Applications close 12 September 2025.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
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. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:
* National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
* DHS Working With Children Check
* International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.