- UniSC Sport and Fitness | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 2 - $41.86 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.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]
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
Discover UniSC
We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.
We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.
