Pool Lifeguards (no experience needed)

🌊 Pool Lifeguards Wanted – Chermside Aquatic Centre & Water Park 🛟☀️

Looking for an active, social and rewarding summer job?

Love being around the water? Want flexible work while studying, or looking to kick-start a career in the aquatics and leisure industry?

City Venue Management (CVM) is recruiting casual Pool Lifeguards to join the team at Chermside Aquatic Centre & Water Park for the busy summer season.

Whether you're a school leaver, university student, former or current swimmer, sports enthusiast, or simply looking for flexible summer work, we'd love to hear from you!

🛟 Why You'll Love Working at Chermside

• Outdoor, active work environment – spend your shifts around the water and in the sunshine
• Flexible casual shifts – opportunities across mornings, afternoons, weekends and school holidays
• Fun and supportive team – work alongside a passionate aquatics team
• Make a difference – play an important role in keeping our guests safe and helping them enjoy the water
• Career opportunities – gain valuable experience in the aquatics, recreation and leisure industry
• Training and development – opportunities to build your skills and progress your career with CVM
• Great CVM perks – including discounted swim lessons, Fitness Passport and other benefits

☀️ Why This Is a Great Summer Job

• Perfect for school leavers, university students and gap year students
• Ideal for current or former swimmers and sporting enthusiasts
• Flexible work that can fit around study and other commitments
• Stay active and outdoors instead of sitting behind a desk
• Meet new people and become part of a friendly team
• Gain valuable workplace experience and develop your confidence
• Work in a fast-paced aquatic environment where every shift is different
• Build skills that can lead to longer-term opportunities in the leisure industry

And if you're looking for more than just a summer job, there may be opportunities to continue working with CVM beyond the summer period.

🙌 What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are:

• Safety-focused and responsible
• Friendly, approachable and confident
• Reliable team players
• Comfortable communicating with guests of all ages
• Able to stay alert and focused in a busy water park environment
• Physically capable of performing the duties required of a Pool Lifeguard
• Positive, enthusiastic and ready to work in an outdoor aquatic environment
• Available to work across the busy summer period, including weekends and school holidays

🎓 Qualifications Required

Applicants should hold, or be willing to obtain, the required qualifications for the role, including:

• Pool Lifeguard Award
• First Aid Certificate, including CPR
• Blue Card

Applicants who do not currently hold all required qualifications may be considered where they are willing and able to complete the necessary training before commencing employment.

ℹ️ Important Information

Applicants without the required qualifications must be willing to complete an upcoming mid-August or late-September Pool Lifeguard course before commencing. Courses are available through Ampd Academy or any accredited training provider.

A paid Blue Card is required before employment. Please apply early, as processing typically takes 1–3 business days and may take longer if you need to obtain a Customer Reference Number (CRN) first.

🌟 About City Venue Management

City Venue Management (CVM) operates aquatic and leisure facilities across Queensland and New South Wales.

We're passionate about creating safe, welcoming and engaging environments where our communities can enjoy being active, learn new skills and have fun.

🛡️ Our Child Safety Commitment

CVM is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of all children who visit our venues.

We are a child-safe organisation supported by strong policies, expert guidance and ongoing training to ensure every team member is confident and capable in helping keep children and young people safe.

🌊 Ready to Dive In?

If you're looking for a fun, active and rewarding summer job, we want to hear from you!

Join the team at Chermside Aquatic Centre & Water Park and spend your summer doing something that matters.

Apply today and make a splash at Chermside! 🛟🏊‍♀️☀️