Life Saving Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Department have been working with CALD candidates to help them become pool lifeguards and swim teachers to gain employment in aquatic centres throughout Melbourne.

To become a lifeguard or swim teacher requires candidates to complete a number of qualifications.
Pool lifeguards must obtain a first aid certificate and complete a 200 metre swim in under 6 minutes.
Swim teachers must obtain a CPR certificate and complete a 100 metre swim.

LSV supports candidates to organise training and supports them throughout the process. After completion of training LSV supports candidates to obtain employment in local aquatic centres.

For further information on pool lifeguard or swim teacher training please contact us.

Life Saving Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Department provides assistance to CALD community members wishing to join the Life Saving movement.

Beach Lifesaving is a great way to keep fit, socialise, and give back to the Australian community.

Those wishing to become a beach Life Saver are required to completing a 5 day course, comprising theoretical and physical tests in the water and on land. Candidates will be required to swim 200 metres in the ocean, as well as perform rescues, undertake CPR, provide first aid, and communicate with other Life Savers to pass the course.

Once trained, Life Savers are usually expected to voluntarily patrol the beach for around five days per summer season.

Below are requirements for Life Saving training:

Surf Rescue Certificate

Prerequisites:

Be a minimum of 13 years of age on the date of the final assessment

Have completed a 200 metre swim in five minutes in a pool or open water

Life Saving Victoria’s Diversity and Inclusion team help Seniors in the community wishing to join the Aquatic Industry.

Training in pool lifeguarding and swim teaching are offered to those wishing to gain the skills to work on in local aquatic centres.

To become a lifeguard or swim teacher requires candidates to complete a number of qualifications. LSV supports candidates to organise training and supports them throughout the process. After completion of training LSV supports candidates to obtain employment in local aquatic centres.

About Swim Teaching: It offers a rewarding and challenging career to over 35,000 Australians, who have the privilege of teaching a vital life skill to children and adults alike. No two days are ever the same for Swim Teachers, as they support their students through the different stages of development, from water familiarisation to advanced swimmers.

If you have a passion and energy for helping others, a willingness to demonstrate patience and compassion, and a desire to make a difference, you should consider a career as a Swim Teacher. You do not need to be an Olympic swimmer to be an excellent Swim teacher.

About Pool Lifeguards: They have the primary objective to supervise patrons within the aquatic environment to assist in preventing drowning. Successful Pool Lifeguards will have patience and concentration and be able to balance preventative and responsive activities to keep pool users informed and safe.

If you have a passion for helping others and supporting your local community, you should consider a career as a Pool Lifeguard.

For further information on Aquatic Centre training please contact us.

*For further details or to book please contact us.