Full Time Lifeguard - Baywave

Bay Venues; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Access to five aquatic facilities (Bay

Discounts on programmes and services

Heavily subsidised coffee at on-site C

Learning & Development programme 'Stru

Job summary

Bay Venues is seeking a reliable lifeguard for the Baywave team in a permanent 35-hour-per-week role, Tuesday to Saturday. Training will be provided to upskill in lifeguarding and safety. You will help deliver great customer experiences in a busy aquatics environment.

Ideal candidates are proactive, safety-focused and comfortable in a pool setting, with opportunities to grow into a full-time position and broader Baywave activities.

Qualifications

• Current Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA) required.
• Valid First Aid Certificate required.
• National Certificate in Recreation & Sport (Aquatics) desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool users and maintain safety across shifts.
• Perform water rescues and life-saving techniques as needed.
• Actively supervise customers for extended periods in an aquatics setting.

Skills

PLSA

First Aid

Water rescues

Education

National Certificate in Recreation & Sport (Aquatics)

Job description

Bay Venues …. a company you may not have heard of? Not to worry, I bet you have heard of some of the venues we own or operate – the iconic Mount Hot Pools, Baywave, or Mercury Baypark to name a few. As the kaitiaki of 24 facilities in Tauranga Moana, we proudly offer a range of activities and experiences intended to put a smile on the dial of our community.

Here at Bay Venues, we are all about ensuring we create memorial moments - and we do so intentionally through connection and fun with each other, and our community. Our values of Service, Relationships, Caring and Excellence are lived on the daily as we strive to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve. It’s no small feat, but we know that when we facilitate connections and collaborate with others, great things will happen!

We're looking for someone to join the Baywave team in a permanent 35-hour-per-week position Tuesday to Saturday.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to increase their hours, move into a permanent full-time role, or become a more regular part of the Baywave Lifeguard team.

We're looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and confident in the pool environment, with a strong focus on safety and providing great experiences for our customers.

About You:

Desirable but not essential Qualifications:

• A Current Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA).
• A valid First Aid Certificate
• National Certificate in Recreation & Sport (Aquatics)

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Swim 200 metres swimming continuously and in less than 6 minutes.
• Can complete a variety of water rescues and life-saving techniques correctly.
• A proven ability to actively supervise customers for long periods, preferably in aquatics environment.
• Familiar with pool plant and water quality maintenance.
• Experience in Lifeguarding and knowledge of aquatic facility activities

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think clearly under pressure when dealing with stressful or emergency situations.
• High levels of initiative and judgment with the ability to make informed decisions and set priorities
• Exceptional customer focus
• High standard of personal presentation.

Previous experience in lifeguarding is not necessary as full training can be provided. You would need to be available to attend 4 full days of training including a comprehensive First Aid Qualification.

We have put together a bunch of perks to support our culture of connection and fun. Ones that reinforce that we are part of the awesome leisure and events industry, and all the magic that comes along with that. These perks include:

• a gym membership to our ClubFit Gyms,
• access to our five aquatic facilities including BayWave and Mount Hot Pools,
• subsidised speedway passes and generous discounts on our programmes, services and merchandise,
• heavily subsidised coffee at our on-site cafes,
• access to a range of development opportunities through our Learning & Development programme “Strive to Thrive.

So why not join us?

We have the right purpose to fuel meaningful careers, the right attitude to support work life balance, and the right leadership to foster an amazing culture. No matter your age and stage you may be, we are an inclusive bunch all driven by our purpose of Spaces to Belong | Experiences to Connect. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it!

Applications close 15 October 2026