Overview
Team Member, Lifeguard | Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre. Working as a lifeguard is an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. Lifeguards are the key to ensuring a safe environment for 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 details
We are looking to fill a 6-hour permanent part-time position; additional shifts might be available. Shifts include:
* 6-hour
* Saturday - 12:00pm-6:30pm
You will be required to attend the following training dates: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.
* September 22 – October 3, 2025
Requirements
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 50m breaststroke
* Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
* Tread water for 5 minutes
Additional information
At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.
Pay rate: 28.95 living wage
Applications close on Friday 12 September 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) 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.
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