Team Member - Lifeguard | Takapuna

Team Member, Lifeguard | Takapuna Pool and Leisure

Working as a lifeguard is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community.

Lifeguards are the key to ensuring a safe environment for our customers and are essential to the successful running of our aquatic facilities.

Pool lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people.

Their skill set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible, and calm way.

Responsibilities

Providing a safe environment through proactive supervision and positive interaction with customers.

Educating and enforcing pool rules.

Responding to any First Aid emergencies.

Ensuring our pool and the surrounding areas are always clean.

Position and Working Hours

We are looking to fill an 8-hr permanent part-time position.

Shifts below :

Saturday : 10am – 18 : 30pm, flexible to work from 12pm to 20 : 30pm if required due to operational needs

You will be required to attend the following training dates.

Monday to Friday at West Wave, 8am-4pm :

10 / 11 / 2025 – 21 / 11 / 2025

Qualifications and Testing

We are looking for people who are strong swimmers, dedicated to helping others.

To work as a pool lifeguard in New Zealand, you will need to hold a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

The first step in becoming a lifeguard for Auckland Council is to pass the swim test.

Please only apply for this position if you feel you can :

Swim 50m breaststroke

Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool

Tread water for 5 minutes

Career Development

We aim to help you upskill and develop, so that you can train and take on other functions within our centres.

Other functions can include being a Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor and more.

If we occasionally need help in other areas such as at our front desk or general customer service, as a team member, you may be called on to cover these areas if we are short staffed or during peak periods.

Commitment to Inclusivity

We are committed to 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 themselves at work.

We welcome all applications, help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often"!

You can find the position description here

: Official role title is Team Member

Compensation and Application

Target salary : 28.95 / hr+ (living wage)

Applications close on 29th of September

Compliance and Inclusion

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.

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.

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, please advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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