Summer is coming! With the weather heating up, we’ll be opening our outdoor pools and expanding services across our indoor centres for the summer season. We’re on the lookout for casual, qualified lifeguards to join our team this summer and help us provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for the Greater Geelong community.

Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 2A Commencing at $43.05 per hour

What you’ll do

• Actively supervise and educate patrons to ensure safety across our pools
• Respond quickly and confidently with first aid, emergency care, and water rescues
• Create a positive and enjoyable experience for all pool users
• Conduct regular safety checks of pools, spas, and saunas
• Ensure facilities are used appropriately by members and casual patrons
• Complete essential reports, including first aid and hazard records
• Be available for additional shifts on hot days (over 28°C)

Why you’ll love it

• Spend your summer working outdoors, active, and in the heart of community life
• Join a supportive, energetic team with a shared focus on safety and fun
• Build valuable skills in leadership, communication, and emergency response
• Make a real impact by helping our community feel safe and confident in the water

What you’ll need

• Employee Working with Children Check
• Current CPR (HLTAID009)
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Locations

Opportunities are available across:
Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Norlane ARC, Leisurelink, Splashdown, Kardinia Aquatic Centre, Lara Aquatic Centre and North Bellarine Aquatic Centre.

If you’re passionate about recreation, safety, and community wellbeing, we’d love you on our team!

Interviews will be held across September, with roles commencing in October.

Please have your relevant documents and qualifications ready to upload when submitting your application.

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Applications close: 11:55 p.m. on September 14, 2025.

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

 Position Description Leisure Services Officer.pdf

 Position Description Leisure Services Officer.docx

Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Team | careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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