Part-Time Trainee Lifeguards

Waimate District Council; Waimate; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Waimate District Council's Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool seeks enthusiastic people to join the lifeguard team for the 2026/27 season. There are three part-time Trainee Lifeguard positions and one casual Trainee Lifeguard role available; training will be provided prior to opening.

Positions suit school students 16+ or others seeking seasonal work. Successful applicants must be available for the full season from 27 October 2026 to 14 March 2027 and to undertake PLPC and First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Aged 16 years or older.
• Confident swimmer willing to learn.
• Friendly, reliable and responsible.
• Able to stay calm under pressure.
• Available for weekend, evening and some early morning shifts.
• Willing to complete the required training, including First Aid and the Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC).
• If you already hold a Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate or First Aid Certificate, that's a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Keep pool users safe.
• Supervise swimmers and respond to emergencies.
• Support children, families and visitors.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming facility.
• Be part of a team that helps keep our community active and connected.

Skills

Confident swimmer

Friendly

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Education

First Aid Certification

Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC)

Job description

Part-Time Trainee Lifeguards

Make a splash this summer – join the pool team!

The Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool is getting ready for another busy season, and we're looking for enthusiastic people to join our lifeguard team.

We have three part-time Trainee Lifeguard positions and one casual Trainee Lifeguard position available for the 2026/27 season. These roles are suitable for people wanting to train as lifeguards, and we also welcome applications from those who are already trained or qualified.

These positions would suit school students aged 16+ or anyone looking for part-time seasonal work. We are advertising early so successful applicants can begin paid lifeguard training before the pool opens. Applicants will need to be available for the full season which runs from Tuesday 27 October 2026 to Sunday 14 March 2027.

Positions available

2 x Weekend Trainee Lifeguards

• One weekend shift per week (Saturday or Sunday)


• Shifts between 11am and 5:30pm


• Ideal for school students or anyone looking for part-time work


• Once trained, there may be opportunities to pick up extra shifts during the school holidays, before and after school, and on early morning shifts starting at 6am.

1 x Morning Trainee Lifeguard

• 6am to 9am, four days per week


• One six-hour weekend shift each week

1 x Casual Trainee Lifeguard

What you'll be doing

Being a lifeguard is about much more than sitting at the poolside. You'll help:

• Keep pool users safe


• Supervise swimmers and respond to emergencies


• Support children, families and visitors


• Maintain a clean, welcoming facility


• Be part of a team that helps keep our community active and connected

What we're looking for

• Aged 16 years or older


• Confident swimmers willing to learn


• Friendly, reliable and responsible


• Able to stay calm under pressure


• Available for weekend, evening and some early morning shifts


• Able and willing to complete the required training, including First Aid and the Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC).


• If you already hold a Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate or First Aid Certificate, that's a bonus.

Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026.

We encourage early applications and may interview and appoint before the closing date. The successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vetting check and must have, and maintain, the legal right to work in New Zealand.