• Lead a professional lifeguard service where every decision helps protect lives and strengthen community safety.
• Shape the future of beach safety on the stunning Coffs Coast while developing a high-performing team.
• Combine frontline leadership, emergency response expertise and coastal operations in a career-defining role.

About the role

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader Lifeguard Services to lead the day-to-day operations of our Lifeguard Service. Reporting to the Section Leader Community Facilities, this role is responsible for coordinating patrol operations, emergency response activities, workforce deployment, community education programs and coastal risk management initiatives. You will provide operational leadership during critical incidents, mentor and develop lifeguard staff, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement across the service to ensure safe, professional and effective delivery of beach safety outcomes for our community and visitors.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are an accomplished lifeguard professional with substantial experience in beach safety, surf lifesaving, aquatic safety or a comparable public safety environment, including previous leadership experience. You possess strong operational judgement, exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead teams in dynamic and high-pressure environments. You bring sound knowledge of coastal risk management, emergency response and contemporary lifeguard practices, complemented by the required qualifications and a commitment to maintaining the physical fitness standards necessary for the role. You are passionate about community safety, stakeholder engagement and developing high-performing teams.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $100,449.77 p/a) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation + take home vehicle
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Enzo Accadia, Section Leader Community Facilities on enzo.accadia@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4129 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.