Casual Lifeguards

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who Are We? | Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. The Todd Energy Aquatic Centre in New Plymouth is a thriving and much valued community facility alongside the community pools around the district.

The Opportunity | Te āheinga

Are you a water enthusiast with a passion for keeping others safe? Todd Energy Aquatic Centre and our surrounding community pools are on the lookout for Casual Lifeguards to dive into our team!

There are roles currently available at Fitzroy Pool, Inglewood Pool, Todd Energy Aquatic Centre and Waitara Pool– hours could include early starts Monday to Friday, weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa matua

Ensure health and safety is maintained through actively supervising all activities within the centre and district pools that meet industry standards and respond to any incidents and emergency situations.
Assist with performing water chemical tests to ensure quality of pool water.
Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation

Essential Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

You'll need to be a capable swimmer and can stay calm in busy and pressured situations.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undergo a swim test which includes swimming 200 metres in under 6 minutes and to tread water for 5 minutes.

For these roles you do need to be at least 16 years old.

We’ll provide the training so you can achieve your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate, all you would need is a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate.

What We Offer | Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff. This includes:

Solid career pathways
Learning and development opportunities
Personal and professional growth

You can expect to start in this casual role with an hourly rate of $27.80

This role is considered a children’s worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children’s Act 2014.

Why Join Us? | Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we’re building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Ready to Make a Splash? If you're ready to take the plunge and join our fantastic team, apply now!

Applications close Sunday 9th February 2025