2026 Pool Lifeguard Award

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1. Pool Lifeguard Award 2026(Not Applicable)

Pool Lifeguard Award 2026

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Eligibility (Not Applicable)

Qualifying period 1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025.

Nominees will be required to attend an interview and in-water practical as part of the award criteria. All nominees will be contacted to confirm time, date and location for their interview. Nominees must be available during this time to qualify. They will be required to enter the water for the judging activity.
The interviews will be based on the content that was provided in the written component. (50 points)

Pool Lifeguard Award - between 14 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Please ensure your nominee is available during these dates before nominating.

Nominee Details (Not Applicable)

Name of Nominee *

Title

First name

Last name

Nominee Facility

Nominee Phone Number

Must be an Australian phone number.

Nominee Email Adress

Must be an email address.

Nominee has been notified and has agreed to be nominated

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Nominator Details (Not Applicable)

Primary contact *

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First name

Last name

Nominator Facility *

Nominator Mobile

Must be an Australian phone number.

Nominator Email Address

Must be an email address.

Pool Lifeguard Award (Not Applicable)

Tell us why you think this person should be awarded Pool Lifeguard of the year?

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Risk Management and Prevention: How has this pool lifeguard demonstrated exceptional skills in risk management and prevention of accidents in the aquatic environment?

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Communication and Public Relations: How has the nominee excelled in communication, both with team members and the public, to ensure safety and promote a positive experience at the facility?

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maximum 100 words / 5 points

Aquatic Supervision and Vigilance: In what ways has this pool lifeguard shown outstanding vigilance and supervision skills in various aquatic environments?

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Training and Education: How has the nominee contributed to the education and training of others in water safety and lifeguarding skills?

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Additional Skills and Professional Development: What additional skills or professional development activities has the pool lifeguard undertaken to enhance their capabilities?

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Physical Fitness, Attitude, and Commitment: How has the nominee exemplified a high level of physical fitness, a positive and proactive attitude, and a strong commitment to the responsibilities and ethos of pool lifeguarding?

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Emergency response and rescue: While not all pool lifeguards may have had the opportunity to respond to an emergency, for those who have, please provide examples showcasing the nominee's effectiveness in emergency situations and performing water rescues.

Word count:

maximum 100 words / 5 points

Pool Lifeguard Qualification

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5 points

First Aid Qualification

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5 points

Qualifications

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2026 Pool Lifeguard Award

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Pool Lifeguard Award 2026

Eligibility (Not Applicable)

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Pool Lifeguard Award (Not Applicable)

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