Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Lifeguard shortages create reopening challenges for Victoria’s seasonal pools

Lifeguard shortages create reopening challenges for Victoria’s seasonal pools
November 16, 2021

Related Articles

15th November 2021 - Royal Life Saving highlights ‘tens of thousands’ of job vacancies for lifeguards and swim teachers

14th November 2021 - Opinion: Are today’s aquatic recreation centres really serving the community?

14th November 2021 - IAKS releases project case studies from aquatic centres around the world

12th November 2021 - New Royal Life Saving research shows social impact of the aquatic industry

11th November 2021 - Tragedy of toddler drowning claims lives of more than 500 young Australians

5th October 2021 - Former MSAC head Simon Weatherill appointed interim AUSTSWIM Chief Executive

22nd September 2021 - Royal Life Saving announces new partnership program for swim schools

13th September 2021 - AUSTSWIM opens nomination for 2021 Awards of Excellence

8th September 2021 - Lockdowns contribute to rise in Australian drowning deaths during past year

3rd September 2021 - 400 delegates from 20 countries dial in to Australian Swim Schools Association’s 2021 Conference

20th July 2021 - AUSTSWIM launches winter special for Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety courses

11th June 2021 - National Aquatic Industry Committee advises on conditions for swim teachers, lifeguards and instructors affected by Victoria’s lockdowns

26th May 2021 - Life Saving Victoria appoints new Chief Executive

18th May 2021 - Royal Life Saving highlights lifeguard and swim teacher shortage as providing opportunities for job seekers

18th May 2021 - Lifeguard shortage sees weekend closure of Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre

17th May 2021 - Life Saving Victoria offers swim teachers free licence renewal in June

19th April 2021 - Study shows aquatic centres struggling to recruit and retain lifeguards

13th April 2021 - Life Saving Victoria partners to create 240 new Victorian Swim Teachers

13th April 2021 - Union says swim teachers set up and pack up is paid work

8th April 2021 - Swim Australia shares resources to aid swim teacher recruitment

9th March 2021 - Australian Sports Commission revealed to have underpaid casual pool lifeguards

4th December 2020 - AUSTSWIM offers 50% subsidised Swimming and Water Safety training in Victoria

9th June 2016 - ARV releases guidelines for managing outdoor seasonal pools

4th May 2015 - Outdoor seasonal pools under ongoing threats


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Summit Fitness

Summit Fitness Equipment is now part of NovoFit - see www.ausleisure.com.au/suppliers/novofit/

read more

Fitness / Recreation / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Technogym Australia

Technogym is the leading company in the Wellness and Fitness field all over the world. With 2,200 employees, 14 branches in Europe, U.S., South America, Asia  and Australia, Technogym exports its…

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Ausfit

Ausfit began in 1992, providing software services to the health and fitness sector including ClubWise, a fully hosted web-based product which combines state of the art club management software,…

read more

Billing / Finance / Fitness / Technology

 
 

Exerp

Exerp is a global IT specialist in member management software for the fitness and leisure industry. By focusing on the needs of large enterprises, where streamlining, control and scalability are…

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 

GymMaster

Contact: Australia: (+61) 1800 849 001 New Zealand: (+64) 3 668 5727 International: (+1) 415 915 0375

read more

Fitness / Recreation / Technology

 
 

TJS Services

TJS Services is a leading national facility services provider. We deliver quality cleaning, maintenance, construction and facility management services to over 1,500 sites Australia wide.  Our…

read more

Hospitality / Retail / Venues

 
 

Momentus Technologies

About: Momentus Technologies is a global provider of industry-leading venue and event management solutions that empower organizations to create extraordinary moments. With over 50,000 users in more…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues

 
 

Abel Sports

INTRODUCTION Abel Sports is Australia’s leading manufacturer and suppliers of Goal Posts, sports ground safety netting systems and coaches boxes for Stadiums ,Sports Clubs, Councils and…

read more

Recreation / Sport / Venues

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business