Lifeguard

Pool Lifeguard

Seven awards in two nights tells you something about the team you'd be joining. Our Canning Leisureplex teams were recently recognised at the 2026 LIWA Conference Awards Night & 2026 Australian Swim Schools Association Awards, including Lifeguard of the Year, Aquatic Technical Operator of the Year & WA Employer of Choice. Now, we're looking for our next great lifeguards!

If you're energetic, love working with people, and take water safety seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We have multiple Casual opportunities available, with flexible shifts across the week.

As a Pool Lifeguard, you'll be the calm, confident presence around our pools — chatting with customers, keeping an eye on things, and making sure everyone's having a good time safely. You've got great people skills, you stay level-headed under pressure, and you genuinely care about giving people a great experience at the pool.

You'll be based across the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes, reporting to the Supervisor Lifeguarding & Aquatics. It's hands-on, it's rewarding, and no two shifts are quite the same.

These roles run on a rotating roster, Monday to Sunday, between 5:00am and 9:00pm. If you're looking for casual work and have great availability across early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public/school holidays, we want to hear from you.

A snapshot of your new role:

• Supervise pools and all water bodies including spas, waterslides and hydro-pools
• Ensure a pleasant and welcoming experience to all Leisureplex customers
• Jumping into action with first aid or emergency assistance when needed
• General cleaning and maintenance of aquatic facilities, including pools, spas, saunas and change rooms

How you will thrive in this role:

• Current Pool Lifeguard certificate
• Current First Aid certificate
• Current CPR certificate
• Current satisfactory National Police Clearance (issued within 6 months)
• Ability to respond to emergencies and administer first aid in a calm and controlled manner
• Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for all customers

Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, public and school holidays. The facility operates seven days a week including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Candidates are required to be available all hours. Please see opening hours here

Why apply for this role?

• Contribute to the wellbeing, enjoyment and water safety of the community!
• $34.06 - $35.34 per hour inclusive of casual loading + weekend penalties + super
• Junior rates apply
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
• Opportunities for professional development, including progression into a Duty Officer role

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5:00 pm, Thursday 1 October 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.