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.
Pool Lifeguards are in high demand across WA. Earn great pay while spending time by the pool!
We chatted with lifeguards Bec, Seth and Marcus from Cockburn ARC about what it's like to be a pool lifeguard and what they love about the job:
There are several training options to help you achieve the qualifications you need to work as a pool lifeguard. Find the one that suits you!
This training course is suitable if you already have Provide First Aid (HLTAID011). Successful completion of this training course will result in the attainment of:
- SISCAQU002 - Perform Basic Water Rescue
- SISCAQU006 - Supervise clients in aquatic locations
- SISCAQU007 - Perform advanced water rescues
- PUAEME001 - Provide emergency care
- PUAEME003 - Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
This training course has no prerequisites and is suitable for anyone seeking the qualifications needed to work as a Pool Lifeguard. Successful completion of this training course will result in the attainment of:
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- SISCAQU002 - Perform Basic Water Rescue
- SISCAQU006 - Supervise clients in aquatic locations
- SISCAQU007 - Perform advanced water rescues
- PUAEME001 - Provide emergency care
- PUAEME003 - Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
The Pool Lifeguard skill set is currently free for eligible students under the WA Government Skills Ready program. Students who are not eligible for the free course are able to enrol with a fee of $561.20.
This training course is suitable if you are working as a Pool Lifeguard and you have previously obtained the Pool Lifeguard certificate.
Becoming a pool lifeguard not only gives you the skills to save lives but also gives opportunities to work abroad, start a career in the leisure industry or a great way for students to fund their studies.
Royal Life Saving Society WA has a range of pool lifeguard training courses to suit your needs. Each course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to become a Pool Lifeguard and include: accident prevention, administration, public relations, education, scanning, communications, basic and advanced water rescues in an aquatic facility environment. We offer a pool lifeguard training course Perth and throughout Western Australia, to people who are either looking to start work, a job or a career.
International Lifeguards
Lifeguarding techniques often differ between countries and organisations. That doesn’t mean that Lifeguards from overseas can’t work in Western 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.
For further information on becoming a Pool Lifeguard in Western Australia please contact us.