About the role
- Our Lifeguards play a key role in creating a fun, clean and safe environment for our community to enjoy
- Work in a large friendly team who are well-trained to respond to any emergency
- Part-time positions available in Darfield and Southbridge Pool/s
- Choose your preferred location and get the opportunity to work across any of our community pools in Selwyn when required
- All training and support are provided for you to become a NZ qualified Pool Lifeguard (which includes NZQA credits)
- We also cover the cost of your First Aid Certificate
About You
You'll be a natural when it comes to problem-solving and thinking on your feet and have the skills to communicate with a diverse range of customers. Previous experience as a lifeguard is an advantage but it's not essential as full training will be provided.
- You must have excellent Customer Services and communication skills.
- Confident in the water
- Physically fit - able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Thinks clearly and remains calm during an emergency
- Available to work shifts over summer (15 November 2025 to 15 March 2026)
- At least 16years of age (or be turning 16 by the 20 September 2025) - this is a safety requirement to become a Lifeguard
The Process
If shortlisted, you'll be required to complete a swim assessment. You must be able to pass this swim assessment to progress.
The Swim test comprises of successfully completing the following:
200m continuously any stroke in less than 6 minutes
50m breaststroke
25m sidestroke
5 mins treading water
Retrieve an object form the deepest area of the Pool
- At interview we will discuss specific hours of work and check your availability
- You must be able to attend all training to be successful
- After the interview, you will be required to undertake two full days of Lifeguard training with a follow-up assessment to gain your Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
- You will also be required to attend First Aid training.
- Interviews will be held from 30 August through to 4 September 2025
- Lifeguard training will be held on 20 and 21st September 2025, at Selwyn Aquatic Centre
- First Aid training will be held on 23 September and 24 September 2025 at Selwyn Aquatic Centre
We value the safety of our staff and Customers, therefore any appointments for this role are subject to a satisfactory Police vetting check and passing a drug and alcohol test prior to receiving an employment offer.
If this sounds like your kind of summer job apply today!
Applications close 24 August 2025