Lifeguard

Join to apply for the Lifeguard role at Auckland CouncilWe have fixed-term opportunities varies from 16 hours to 40 hours during our busy summer period from 10th Nov 2025 or 1st December until February or March 2026 at our Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Pools and Leisure Centre.As our centre operates from 5.30AM to 9PM, 7 days a week, the ability to work early morning, late night, and weekend are vital.

Flexibility, reliability and a commitment to working early, late, and weekend shifts are essential.Your key responsibilities : Keep the pool area safe through active supervision and friendly interactionsPromote and enforce pool rules in a positive wayRespond quickly and calmly to any First Aid emergenciesTo get started, you'll need to feel confident in the water and pass a swim test.

Here's what you'll need to be able to do : Swim 200m in under 6 minutesSwim 25m using sidestrokeSwim 50m using breaststrokePick up an object from the bottom of the pool – max depth : 5MTread water for 5 minutesTo work as a lifeguard in New Zealand, you need a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

Don't worry as we'll cover the cost and provide all the training you need, for free!

You will be required to attend the following training dates at our West Wave location Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm : 10 / 11 / 2025 – 21 / 11 / 202501 / 12 / 2025 – 12 / 12 / 2025You will also need to be available for an assessment centre at Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre on 1 October 2025.We are committed in promoting a workplace that respects the contributions of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background.

Our goal is to pursue an inclusive environment where every individual is appreciated and empowered to express their selves at work.Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.

This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.

This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

#J-18808-Ljbffr