Lifeguard
Ensure the safety of individuals using pools, water parks and beaches.
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Nov 2018
Lifeguarding changed the way I live, for the better!
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
Specialisationsenior lifeguard
The good thingsLifeguards work with a variety of people to ensure a safe environment, and they are the front line of prevention of water injuries and drownings. It is a rewarding job that allows you to take on respo...
The challengesWhen an incident occurs, it can be overwhelming and stressful, and requires a high level of maturity and skill. If centres are crowded it can become difficult to effectively lifeguard certain areas wh...
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Oct 2018
Lifeguard is a challenging job and I wouldn’t do it full time but it’s a very rewarding job
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in HSC Studies
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationCasual lifeguard
The good thingsYou meet and make friends with often swimmers and workers. You also receive a first aid certificate which looks great on your resume
The challengesSwimmers will try and do anything to get there way but you are the “authority” of the pool and you have to stand your ground. Constant complaints. Some people will not like you such as swimmers even f...
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