- Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”
- Enjoy free use of Centre facilities plus a range of other benefits
- Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council
Team Member, Lifeguard | Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
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.
As a Lifeguard you are responsible for:
- 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.
We are looking to fill two permanent part-time roles. Hours and shifts below:
- 16 hour: Saturday (9:45am-6:15pm) and Tuesday (12:45pm-9:15pm)
- 27 hour: Saturday (3pm-6pm), Monday (5am-1:30pm), Tuesday (12:45pm-9:15pm), and Friday (11:45am-8:15pm)
You will be required to attend one of the two training dates below. Monday to Friday at West Wave, 8am-4pm (weekedays):
- Monday 25th August - Friday 5th September
- Monday 22nd September - Friday 3rd October
He kōrero mōu: About you
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 be able to pass this swim test. Please only apply for this position if you feel you can:
- Swim 200m in under 6 minutes
- Swim 25m sidestroke
- Swim 50m breaststroke
- Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
- Tread water for 5 minutes
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
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.
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. We welcome all applications, help us get 'More Aucklanders more active, more often'!"
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
You can find the position description here: *Official role title is Team Member
Pay rate: $ 27.80/hr
Applications close on Friday 8 August 2025
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.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and encourage applications from everyone — regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background or religious belief — as well as from those who are disabled and/or neurodivergent. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
