Shoalhaven Lifeguard Supervisor

About the role

Surf Life Saving Services is looking for a Shoalhaven Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee the safe, effective and efficient delivery of lifeguard services across the Shoalhaven Local Government Area and its service locations. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the supervisor gives day-to-day leadership, mentoring and operational guidance to lifeguards, and works closely with the SLSS management team. The role involves regular travel across the region and flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and peak periods.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily lifeguard operations and ensure compliance with contracts, standards and SLSS/SLSNSW policies
• Lead, mentor and develop lifeguards, and deliver induction, training and professional development
• Help assess, recruit and onboard lifeguards and coordinate staffing and rosters
• Monitor equipment and coordinate maintenance, repairs and replacements
• Take part in accident, incident and near-miss reviews
• Support community water safety initiatives and liaise with Council, clubs, emergency services and the public
• Maintain daily, incident, payroll, rostering and operational records

Required profile

• Significant operational experience in lifeguarding, aquatic rescue or a comparable public safety role
• SLSA Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety, or SLSA Gold Medallion / Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, First Aid, Silver Medallion Beach Management and Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to travel across the Shoalhaven region
• Ability to complete the ALS Lifeguard Fitness Assessment
• Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain and maintain one

Required skills

• People management and leadership of lifeguard teams
• Organisational and administrative skills
• Microsoft Office, digital reporting and records management
• Knowledge of Surf Life Saving procedures, policies and risk management

What we offer

• Leading a professional lifeguard team on some of the NSW South Coast's most iconic beaches
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee health and wellbeing support
• A supportive, experienced operational team

Applications are made through SEEK.