Professional Ocean Lifeguard (Level 1) - casual
- Join a professional lifeguard team to ensure beach safety.
- Monitor swimming areas and assist in emergency responses.
- Provide exceptional customer service to the community.
Professional Ocean Lifeguard (Level 1) - casual
Coffs Harbour, Australia
Reference: 6923315
- Love the beach? Build your career where others spend their holidays.
- Help keep thousands of locals and visitors safe along the Coffs Coast.
- Join a professional lifeguard team and make a difference every day.
About the role
The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking enthusiastic and safety-focused Professional Ocean Lifeguards (Level 1) to join our Lifeguard Services team on a casual basis. Reporting to the Lifeguard Services Team Leader, you will help deliver professional lifeguard services across designated beach locations, monitor flagged swimming areas, assist with emergency response activities, support beach safety education programs and provide exceptional customer service to the community. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safe and enjoyable coastal environments for residents and visitors
Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.
About you
You hold a current Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Award Level 1 (or equivalent), First Aid and CPR qualifications, a Working with Children Check and a Class C Driver Licence. You have strong communication and teamwork skills, enjoy working with the public and can remain calm and make sound decisions in dynamic and emergency situations. Experience as a volunteer lifesaver and participation in ocean-based activities will be highly regarded. You are committed to safety, customer service and contributing positively to a professional team environment.
What's on offer?
- Competitive Salary (from $31.60 per hour) depending on your capabilities and experience + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation
- Multiple casual opportunities available
- Numerous benefits as outlined here!
About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast
Want to chat?
Please reach out to Hugo Craigan, Team Leader Lifeguard Services on hugo.craigan@chcc.nsw.gov.au or on 0408 285 073 to discuss the role in more detail.
If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Want to apply?
Don't miss out! We'll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to submit your application early.
The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.
Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.
The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.
Applications Close: 13 Sep 2026
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