GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL LIFEGUARD APPLICANTS AND CHECKLIST

______

 

Australian Lifeguard Service NSW receive numerous international lifeguard applicants every season, from all over the world seeking work on our amazing New South Wales beaches!

The Australian Lifeguard Service NSW does not participate in exchange programs, however, we will endeavour to help international lifeguards attain casual lifeguard positions throughout NSW extending from the Far North Coast – Tweed to the Far South Coast, as far as Bega.

We will provide you with the training, knowledge, experience, and expertise in lifeguarding within New South Wales.

Here are the guidelines to work for one of the largest providers of lifeguard services in the Southern Hemisphere:

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

______

Attain an Australian VISA

You must first check you meet the eligibility requirements to work in Australia.

Visit the following link for further information:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/short-stay-work-visas

International lifeguards generally, apply for one of the visas below:

  • Work and Holiday – Subclass 426
  • Working Holiday Visa – Subclass 417

Once you have affirmation of your VISA, we will complete a VISA Verification Checklist.

Accommodation and Flights

ALS NSW is not responsible for finding your accommodation or flights.

Prior to arriving in Australia research where you wish to work and live – click the TAB above WHERE WE OPERATE  –  https://lifeguards.com.au/nsw/where-we-operate/

QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

______

 

Lifeguards must be 17 years or over and demonstrate high levels of fitness, excellent rescue and people skills, and hold the following qualifications, which you will need to obtain when you arrive in Australia:

  • Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion/Certificate II (PUA20119) in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
  • Silver Medallion Beach Management (Lifeguards) – (including components PUATAE002B, PUAOPE027A, BSBFLM312C) Or ALS Beach Operations Management
  • Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
  • Current Motor Car Drivers Licence

If you do not currently hold all of the required awards, our ALS Supervisors conduct lifeguard training courses across NSW throughout the year to train and assess both current and prospective lifeguards.

If you are interested in participating in an upcoming course, please visit the ‘Course Calendar’ tab on our website to contact the relevant ALS Supervisor(s).

Please note: All lifeguards must complete the online modules before attending any training course.

NB:  Courses are yet to be finalised in some areas.

 

FITNESS COMPONENT

______

 

All lifeguards must pass the following fitness component

  • A minimum 400m swim, 800m run, 400m rescue board paddle and 800m run in the surf in under 25 minutes
  • 800 metre pool swim continuously (in a pool no less than 25 metres in length) in under 14 minutes
  • Rescue scenarios utilising a Rescue Board and Rescue Tube

 

IF YOU DO NOT PASS THE FITNESS COMPONENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK AS A LIFEGUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE PASSED A RE-TEST.

 

2024-25 ALS LIFEGUARD TESTING’S COMPLETED 

______

 

2025/26 SEASON RECRUITMENT OPENS IN JUNE 2025

CHECK LIST HOW TO APPLY 

______

 

The ALS look forward to your application, please ensure all questions are completed correctly.

INTERNATIONAL LIFEGUARDS:

Before you apply, you will need to have the following information at hand:

  • Personal and emergency details
  • Your VISA to upload
  • Under 18 Parental Consent Form (if applicable)
  • Uniform size
  • Drivers’ licence
  • Copies of your lifeguard qualifications/certificates/first aid etc
  • Awards and Qualifications Chart – If you need to know the awards criteria download the Awards and Qualifications Chart.
  • Induction Course – Complete ALL 40 questions before you press SUBMIT – otherwise you will have to REAPPLY

To apply click the TAB above BECOME A LIFEGUARD  – ‘APPLY NOW’ .

Once you have submitted your application and the Induction course is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from the ALS Recruitment Team.

We look forward to your application !