Pool Lifeguards

Stratford District Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Stratford District Council is seeking Casual and Part Time Pool Lifeguards to help ensure the safe, welcoming, and efficient operation of Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.

These roles involve supervising customers, testing pool water quality, and maintaining cleanliness, while contributing to a positive team atmosphere. The positions are rostered with weekend and school holiday hours, and support may be provided for lifeguard qualification training.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently while maintaining safety of users.
• Good knowledge of aquatic functions and safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervising customers and ensuring a safe aquatic environment
• Conducting pool water quality testing
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility
• Contributing positively to a motivated and supportive team environment

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pool Lifeguard Practising Certification

First Aid certificate

Pool Water Treatment Qualification

Job description

Pool Lifeguards

Reference: 6929573

Join the Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre Team as a Casual or Part Time Pool lifeguard!

About the Role

Stratford District Council is seeking Casual and Part Time Pool Lifeguards to help ensure the safe, welcoming, and efficient operation of Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising customers and ensuring a safe aquatic environment
• Conducting pool water quality testing
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility
• Contributing positively to a motivated and supportive team environment

These positions are rostered and will include weekend and school holiday hours. Part Time Lifeguards will work a guaranteed minimum number of hours each week. Casual Lifeguards will be employed on an as required basis to assist with operational needs and staff leave coverage.

These positions will be located at the Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre, 53 Portia Street, Stratford. The salary range for Pool Lifeguards is $23.90 - $30 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient, suitable applications are received.

About You

You are a confident communicator with a positive, friendly and can‑do attitude. You will thrive as part of a team but work well as an individual. You will help set the atmosphere and environment in the complex while ensuring the safety of our users at all times. You will be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the aquatic functions.

A practical swim assessment forms part of the recruitment process. All Aquatic Services roles are subject to Police Vetting in accordance with the Children's Act 2014.

Ideally you will hold:

• Pool Lifeguard Practising Certification
• A current First Aid certificate
• Pool Water Treatment Qualification (ideally)

We also welcome applications from individuals who are not yet qualified but are willing to undertake training. Stratford District Council may support suitable applicants to obtain the required lifeguard qualifications. To learn more about the certification requirements visit www.waiorua.govt.nz/careers/pool-lifeguard.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and acknowledge the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to the use of Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the best thing about working here is the people, a great staff culture is important to us. We have a positive, energetic work environment with plenty of laughter. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, te reo learning assistance, regular health checks opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. Our district is home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds; the lifestyle benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region, paired with a workplace that values work-life balance. As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.