Become a Lifeguard

Becoming a Lifeguard with Surf Life Saving WA puts you on the frontline of coastal safety services within WA.

SLSWA employs over 100 Lifeguards every summer (October to April) to deliver services at over 20 metropolitan, south west and great southern locations. Limited opportunities within the metropolitan region also exist during winter (May to October).

SLSWA provides a variety of employment opportunities for prospective Lifeguards including seasonal roles, which provide regular work (days and times) with part-time or full-time hours over a set period of time, and casual roles.

Are you considering applying to become a Lifeguard?

  • Are you willing to take on the responsibility of keeping hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of beachgoers safe?
  • Are you reliable and can follow procedures to ensure the best possible service is delivered to the WA community?
  • Do you have the courage to prevent incidents before they happen and physically rescue anyone who does get into trouble?
  • Do you want to work as part of a collaborative team where everyone’s contributions count?
  • Do you want to work in one of the best “offices” within WA?

If you answered YES to the statements above, then we’d love to hear from you!

Recruitment for the 2025/26 season is now open!

Please download the Lifeguard Application Pack. This pack contains all the information required to apply, including details of necessary qualifications and the selection process.

An outline of the selection process is detailed below.

  1. The first step is to complete the online Application Form. Please make sure you have fully read through the Lifeguard Application Pack before starting the online application form.
    The online form can be accessed via the ‘APPLY HERE’ link.
  2. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Lifeguard Capability Trial, where they will be required to demonstrate baseline fitness and capability requirements. The details of what will take place and what will be tested in this trial are outlined in the Lifeguard Application Pack. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  3. Based on successful completion of your Lifeguard Capability Trial, you may then be invited to attend a two day Lifeguard Induction. The induction will take place at Surf Life Saving WA offices in Balcatta and local beaches within the metro area. You will attend this induction with other new and returning Lifeguards whereby you will be exposed to a range of policies, procedures, and training to get you ready for your first shift on the beach.
  4. Upon completion of the Onboarding Induction, you may be offered an employment contract for the 2025/2026 season.

If you have any questions about being a SLSWA Lifeguard, please contact the Lifesaving team on 9207 6666 or email.