Pool Lifeguard
Pool Lifeguard Course
Pool Lifeguarding is a fun, flexible and dynamic job. It is also a point of entry for a career in the aquatics industry.
The first step in becoming a Pool Lifeguard is getting qualified.
The Pool Lifeguard course is completed via a Blended Delivery format, which allows candidates to work through self-paced online theory content, before being assessed across the two-day workshop.
Successful course completion of the Pool Lifeguard course, participants will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment, consisting of the following units from the SISSS00133 - Pool Lifeguard Skillset:
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
SISCAQU019 – Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations
SISCAQU020 – Perform water rescues
SISCAQU021 – Perform complex water rescues
SISCAQU022 – Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment
International Lifeguards
Lifeguarding techniques often differ between countries and organisations. That doesn’t mean that Lifeguards from overseas can’t work in Australia. It does however mean that they may need to go through a process to have their training recognised.
Overseas Lifeguards should be aware that not all overseas qualifications are recognised.
Lifeguards will need to hold a current Pool Lifeguard certificate of that country that includes the International Life Saving (ILS) verification.
Upon submitting your enquiry, we ask you to supply current qualifications/documents.
Please note: Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS Provider, therefore, we are unable to provide National Training to overseas students holding a Student Visa.
Employment Growth
12.5%
Projected in next 5 years
Employment Type
75%
of the Workforce is Casual
Average Salary
$50-60K
Average Annual Salary across Australia
Average Age of Lifeguards
18-24yrs
40% within this age group
Making a positive impact
75%
Belive this is the most enjoyable part
Pool Lifeguard Licence
As a pool lifeguard your job is to ensure the safety of others, to prevent accidents from occurring and to save lives. Few careers can give you that kind of job satisfaction that you’re making a real difference. Pool lifeguarding is a challenging and extremely rewarding career.
Workplace Supervisor
As a qualified Royal Life Saving Workplace Assessor you can be part of the driving force within the aquatic industry that assists these new employees to be the best they can be for your team, and your patrons.
RLS Workplace Supervisors are the link between the real world and a theoretical one. They’re industry people who guide the newly skilled with their knowledge and experience to go from tradesperson to craftsperson.
Book a Course
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