462331 Lifeguard
Looks after the safety of people at beaches, inland water environments, swimming pools and aquatic facilities through supervision, accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety.
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Unit group
- 4623 Sport and Recreation Safety Patrollers
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 3
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Looks after the safety of people at beaches, inland water environments, swimming pools and aquatic facilities through supervision, accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 46 Personal Service, Sports and Fitness Workers
- Minor group
- 462 Sports and Fitness Workers
- Unit group
- 4623 Sport and Recreation Safety Patrollers
Tasks
- Supervises, scans and patrols designated areas to ensure the safety of swimmers and beachgoers
- Identifies and assesses potential risks and hazards in the water and in immediately surrounding areas
- Educates the public on water safety practices and provides advice on swimming conditions
- Rescues individuals in distress and administers first aid and CPR as necessary
- Maintains and operates rescue equipment and ensures it is in good working order
- Enforces rules and regulations at beach, pool or other swimming locations to prevent accidents and maintain order
- Assists in the coordination or emergency response efforts with other Lifeguards and emergency services
- Conducts regular inspections of swimming areas and facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards
Skill level guidance
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Related occupations
Industry context
- ANZSIC 8211 Sports and Physical Recreation Instruction 12 primary activities
- ANZSIC 9113 Sports and Physical Recreation Venues, Grounds and Facilities Operation 16 primary activities
- ANZSIC 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction 29 primary activities
- ANZSIC 8219 Adult, Community and Other Education n.e.c. 12 primary activities
Alternative titles
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Compare OSCA 462331 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code462331 Lifeguard | 462399 Sport and Recreation Safety Patrollers nec |
|---|---|---|
| Official role definition | Looks after the safety of people at beaches, inland water environments, swimming pools and aquatic facilities through supervision, accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety. | This occupation group covers Sport and Recreation Safety Patrollers not elsewhere classified. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 3 |
| Key tasks |
| Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
In this section
- 462331Lifeguard
- 462399Sport and Recreation Safety Patrollers nec
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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