8/9/2025) Expression of Interest: UniSC Lifeguards

- UniSC Sport and Fitness | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 2 - $40.54 per hour plus 12% superannuation
- Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

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

As UniSC continues to grow, our Sport and Fitness team plays a vital role in managing world-class facilities and delivering outstanding experiences across health, fitness, and sport.
In this role, you will be part of a professional team dedicated to managing UniSC's sport, aquatic, and fitness facilities. Your primary focus will be the supervision and safety of patrons in the pool areas, identifying and responding to potential risks, taking proactive action to minimise hazards, and ensuring all aquatic activities are delivered safely and to the highest standard.
With nationally accredited venues and the support of leading health and sport scientists, UniSC has become a premier sporting destination. Here, high-performance athletes train alongside beginners in a welcoming and supportive community that celebrates growth, passion, and excellence.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Sport

You will

- 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.

Please note, UniSC's preference is for lifeguards to be 18 years of age or older; minimum age of 16.

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.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.
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:

- a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

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
Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We're not the biggest university. But we're growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:

- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

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