Lead Lifeguard

4 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Job Title: Lead Lifeguard – West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre

Lead Lifeguard Opportunity

We have a Lead Lifeguard role available for West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre in Henderson. Our pool and leisure facilities are more popular than ever, and as Lead Lifeguard for our Leisure Centres, you will play a key part in ensuring that all customers not only have a fantastic experience but a safe one.

This is a Permanent 32 hour position working the shifts below:

  • Sunday 5.30am - 2pm
  • Monday 5.05am - 1.35pm
  • Tuesday 8.30am -5:00pm
  • Wednesday 8.30am – 5:00pm

As our centre opens 7 days a week, the ability to work early and late shifts, as well as weekends, is crucial in this role.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Providing guidance on and supporting the delivery of aquatics-based programmes

General lifeguarding duties to ensure customers are safe and looked after

Supporting the Team Leader with day-to-day operations at the Centre

He kōrero mōu: About you

It goes without saying that you'll have a passion for aquatics, and you'll enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with customers and colleagues to improve water safety. You will be an excellent communicator and committed to delivering exceptional aquatic programmes and providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Joining an energetic and passionate team, you'll be a keen team player with a flexible approach and be able to take initiative to help drive a positive safety culture.

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

You'll need to hold a current First Aid Certificate as well as a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including a range of partnership discounts

Free use of the facilities as a Leisure Centre employee

A Zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts that you can access here - Auckland Council benefits

Our Centres play a fundamental role in our goal to "Get Active Your Way". If you are passionate about fitness, well-being, and aquatic safety, then come help us make this goal a reality

We aim to upskill and progress your career, so you can train and take on other functions within our centres, such as Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor, and more.

Watch our YouTube video to see what it's like to be part of the action at Auckland Council Pools and Leisure ‍

Tono Mai: Apply Now

To read the Position Description - click here

$29.01 per hour

Applications close: Thursday 30th October 2025

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.

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. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check

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