Beach Lifeguard

A Beach Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of beachgoers by monitoring swimming areas, identifying potential hazards, and performing rescues when necessary. Their role includes educating the public on beach safety, providing first aid, and enforcing local beach regulations.

Lifeguards often work outdoors in various weather conditions and must maintain high levels of physical fitness and strong swimming skills. They operate rescue equipment, communicate effectively with emergency services, and sometimes assist with crowd control during busy periods.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $46,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a beach lifeguard?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid
Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker Security Officer
Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide Sports Coach Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker Security Officer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide Sports Coach Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker + 6 more
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Volunteer Ambulance Driver Childcare Assistant
Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Education Support Officer Personal Trainer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Volunteer Ambulance Driver Childcare Assistant Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Education Support Officer Personal Trainer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard + 6 more
PUA20119

Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Blended
2 days
$295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Safety Officer Beach Lifeguard
Safety Attendant Pool Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Safety Officer Beach Lifeguard Safety Attendant Pool Supervisor + 2 more
PUA30319

Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Blended
2 days
$100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Beach Lifeguard
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Beach Lifeguard
PUASAR022

Participate in a Rescue Operation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $619
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Paramedic
Beach Lifeguard Safety Officer Australian Defence Force Medic
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Paramedic Beach Lifeguard Safety Officer Australian Defence Force Medic + 3 more
SISCAQU020

Perform Water Rescues
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Swimming Instructor Pool Lifeguard Beach Lifeguard
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Swimming Instructor Pool Lifeguard Beach Lifeguard
PUAEME007

Provide Emergency Care for Suspected Spinal Injury
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Rescue Technician Industrial Medic
Beach Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Rescue Technician Industrial Medic Beach Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 2 more
SISCAQU022

Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment
On Campus
4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Beach Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
Swimming Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Beach Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Swimming Instructor + 1 more
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