Lifeguard - Huia Pool + Fitness (Fixed Term Part-time)

7 days ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Hutt City Council Full time

Living wage employer, Fixed-term opportunity
- Fun, cohesive team environment + great development opportunities
- Trade your desk for the pool deck - where every day is active and rewarding

Looking for a role where no two days are the same, and what you do really matters? Are you confident in the water, community-minded, and looking for a role where your life experience and people skills are truly valued?

We're on the lookout for a mature, reliable, and people-focused team player to join us as a Lifeguard at Huia Pool + Fitness. There is a fixed term part-time vacancy available on a fixed-term basis to **start ASAP until Late February 2026**.

We're looking for a Lifeguard who can work **20+ hours a week**. Whether you're after a career change, returning to the workforce, or ready to step into something that makes a difference, this could be for you.

**Why Join the Team?**

- We're a Living Wage employer: your mahi matters and we value your time.
- Supportive team environment where we've got each other's backs.
- Loads of variety: community swims, school groups, and events like underwater hockey, canoe polo, and national swim meets.
- You'll pick up transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, safety, and customer service.

**What the Role Involves**

As a Lifeguard, you'll:

- Keep our pools safe and welcoming for all ages.
- Interact with tamariki, whānau, swimmers, and sports teams.
- Help with general pool operations, cleaning, and setup.
- Learn about plant room procedures and pool water treatment.
- Be part of a team that cares about the people we serve and the standard we set.

**Who We're Looking For**

- You must hold a current Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC) and First Aid certificate.
- Be confident in the water and pass a swim test. The swim test includes swimming 200m freestyle in under 6 minutes, swim 50m breaststroke, swim 50m sidestroke, tread water for 5 minutes and retrieve a brick off the deepest part of the pool floor.
- Be mature, steady under pressure, and happy working with the public.
- Bring a good attitude, strong teamwork, and a willingness to get stuck in.
- Be available over the Christmas/new years period

**Roster**

This role is rostered for the following shifts:
Fridays 2:30pm - 9pm

Saturdays 7am - 12pm

Sundays 7am - 12pm **OR**12pm - 7pm

Mondays 2:30pm - 9pm

**Ready to Make a Difference?**

**Applications close Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:55pm.**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 26826-
- Posted on- 03 Dec 2025-
- Closes on- 12 Dec 2025 23:55-
- Expertise- Community, Pools / aquatic centres-
- Work type(s)- Fixed term part-time

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