Pool Lifeguard

Introduction:

$33-$34 per hour (incl. 25% casual loading) + 12% super

Flexible roster days & hours | Shifts ranging from 4:30am - 9:30pm

Complimentary use of our award-winning facilities PARC & PINES

Located in the heart of Frankston | Very close to public transport and the beach

Introduction to Opportunity

Peninsula Leisure is excited to be expanding our Lifeguard team for our Award-winning facilities, Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) and Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (PINES).

These casual positions champion our focus on delivering a safe environment for all guests and an exceptional customer experience.

Lifeguards provide frontline supervision of our aquatic environment. Promoting and enforcing appropriate aquatic behaviour, ensuring our pools are free from hazards and responding to emergencies are important requirements of this role.

PARC and PINES have operating hours ranging from 4:30am until 9:30pm. Successful candidates will be required to work within these times and must be available at least one day on weekends. Daily shifts can vary in length, from 3 to 5 hours.

Our remuneration rates for Pool Lifeguards are in accordance with the Fitness Industry Award 2020, Level 3. Full adult rates apply to employees who are 18 years or older. Junior rates apply for 16 and 17 y/old employees.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

Effectively supervising the aquatic environment

Promote supervision and customer service excellence through all actions and behaviours

Acting as a role model for positive and safe behaviour, educating members and guests

Promoting and enforcing appropriate behaviour standards in the aquatic environment and assisting in providing an enjoyable and safe recreation experience for guests

Ensuring that the pool deck is well maintained and free from hazards at all times

Being friendly and approachable with great customer attitude

Key Selection Criteria:

SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard Certificate (Issued in Victoria)

First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)

Working With Children Check (if 18y/o or older)

About Us

Peninsula Leisure (PL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Frankston City Council, is an industry leading organisation focused on reimagining community health and wellbeing experiences, currently through the management of Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) and The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Pines) and Frankston Skate Park.

Peninsula Leisure has achieved significant milestones, maximising community activation, winning individual and facility awards, widely being recognised as delivering customer excellence through a value driven approach to leadership, and profits generating reinvestment in the facilities.

Peninsula Leisure employees receive excellent benefits including flexible working options, complimentary PARC/PINES membership (gym, group exercise and aquatic access), including a personalised assessment and development of gym program with our experienced personal trainers. You will also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and ongoing professional development opportunities.

We invite you to apply

If you have the required skills and want to be part of a fun, hardworking, community focused company, apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter, addressing the responsibilities and key selection criteria listed above.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police check and a current employee Working with Children check if you are 18 years old or over.

Peninsula Leisure is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We proudly promote a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.

For further information please contact Gaston Freddi, Operations Coordinator via email at

Applications close on 07 November 2025