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Lifeguard – Part Time (Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities) Internal Only

Bay Venues · 201-1000 employees

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty4 days ago
OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

What the role involves

  • Supervising pool users
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Providing customer service

What they ask for

Current Pool Lifeguard Skills Award, First Aid Certificate, ability to swim 200m in under 6 minutes, perform water rescues, and supervise customers; full training provided for those without experience.

  • Professional licence or registration

About the job

We have a range of permanent part-time and fixed-term opportunities available across multiple aquatic facilities.

As a Lifeguard, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Actively supervising pool users and maintaining a safe aquatic environment.
  • Identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action to prevent incidents.
  • Responding confidently to emergencies and carrying out water rescues when required.
  • Providing friendly, helpful customer service and assisting with general enquiries.
  • Supporting the day-to-day presentation, cleanliness and operation of our facilities.

Interested in applying?

Please include the following in your cover letter:

  • The days and times you are available to work.
  • Whether you are interested in a permanent or fixed-term position (most fixed-term roles run until 31 January).
  • If applying for a permanent role, your availability to continue working throughout the 2027 school terms. If you are currently at school or studying next year, please outline how this may affect your availability.

Desirable

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 vision of creating The Best Venues for the Bay. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it

Applications close 17 November 2026.

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