The Y NSW seeks lifeguards and swimming instructors

November 20, 2021

Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

The Y NSW is urging young people to apply for positions as lifeguards and swimming instructors and will provide on-the-job training.

Youth unemployment rates are rising with the Australian Bureau Statistics figures showing a jump from just under 11% in September to just over 13% in October.

The Y, as one of Australia’s leading employers of young people, currently has 250 great jobs on offer across New South Wales.

The Y offers work and career pathways in sport and recreation facility management, operations, business development, human resources, childcare, youth and community services, administration, business planning and strategy, communications and marketing.

Natalie Thomas, Executive Leader of People and Culture at the Y NSW advises “we believe in the power of inspired young people – we hire them, we train them, we develop and value our talent.

“We are urging young people to apply for positions as lifeguards and swimming instructors in particular, as these are great starting points with flexible work arrangements that provide on-the-job learning in teaching, customer service, community engagement and leadership.

“You don’t need to have prior experience – we will train you – and from there, your options with the Y are so diverse and the potential for your career is endless.”

Shane Simmons adds “I started my career at the Y NSW as a lifeguard at Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Leisure Centre – that was 13 years ago. I’m now the Head of Growth and Business Development – so the Y backs its people to learn, thrive and build a career.”

There are 250 jobs currently on offer at the Y NSW, including:

In Recreation: Roles for Swimming Instructors and Lifeguards in multiple locations, plus roles in Gymnastics, Fitness and Customer Service.
In Children’s Services: Educator, OSHC Coordinator, Creche Assistant, Children’s Services Manager.
In Corporate: Senior Media and PR Advisor and People & Culture Business Partner.

This is not an exhaustive list – you can view all of the Y’s positions vacant here.

30th August 2021 - Y NSW secures excellence award for swimming inclusion at Mount Annan Leisure Centre

9th August 2021 - Y NSW calls on NSW Government to support the survival of community sport, aquatics and recreation sector

30th July 2021 - Y NSW reappointed to manage Camden aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities

5th July 2021 - Y NSW commits to community connection during Greater Sydney COVID lockdown

27th April 2021 - Y NSW launches active wellness program ‘Uplift’ at Hawkesbury Oasis

19th April 2021 - Y NSW celebrates 50th anniversary of Y Bankstown City

9th March 2021 - Y NSW launches new active wellness program for Parramatta and Mount Annan youth

11th February 2021 - The Y NSW new Board Members share a passion for youth empowerment

28th January 2021 - Y NSW and Westfield Parramatta collaborate to launch a dedicated pop-up youth space

9th December 2020 - The Y NSW collaborates with Sydney Kings to develop community basketball

30th November 2020 - AUSTSWIM recognises Y NSW’s Dev Sappany as nation’s top swim instructor

12th November 2020 - Customer check-in to become mandatory for many NSW venues and events from 23rd November

4th October 2020 - The Y NSW offers free training for HSC Students

4th September 2020 - The Y NSW launches first child safety models co-designed by youth

18th June 2020 - Y NSW customer survey response to inform reopening of facilities

15th June 2020 - The Y NSW advises that fitness classes have recommenced at Oasis Aquatic and Leisure Centre

17th January 2020 - The Y NSW starts operations at three Western Sydney University Gyms

17th January 2020 - The Y NSW offers firies and families free access to facilities

22nd December 2019 - The Y NSW secures contract for Western Sydney University gyms

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