THE ROLE

The YMCA of South Australia is seeking highly motivated, passionate and professional people to form part of our Lifeguard team at The Valleys Lifestyle Centre located in Clare, and the Riverton Outdoor Pool. The Valleys Lifestyle Centre features a 10-metre pool, heated to 32 degrees. The pool is available for a range of activities including aqua exercise classes, swimming lessons and water safety instruction.

Pool Lifeguards at YMCA facilities take on a much greater responsibility than simply supervising water space. As well as identifying potential risk factors and taking steps to reduce those risks, lifeguards will act as positive role models to build happier, healthier communities within the facilities that we manage.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.

Our vision is to see “lives enriched through wellbeing” in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful Lifeguard candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard or equivalent.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or equivalent.

HLTAID009 Perform CPR or equivalent.

Applicants must be available for shifts across 7 days per week, including evenings and weekends. To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

THE BENEFITS

The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.

Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.

A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.

A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ben Whalan at [email protected] or at 08 8842 3999.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via Apply Now!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 30 September 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)

DHS Working With Children Check

International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.