Seasonal Lifeguards (8713)
New Plymouth District Council · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Supervising swimmers
- Responding emergencies
- Promoting safety
What they ask for
Must be at least 16, swim 200 metres in under 6 minutes, tread water for 5 minutes, hold comprehensive first aid, pass a Children's Worker Safety Check, and work flexible seasonal shifts.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
Summer Lifeguards Wanted!
Make a splash this summer and help keep our communities safe!
Are you looking for a job that's active, rewarding, and based outdoors? We're looking for mature, responsible, community minded people to join our team as Seasonal Lifeguards at our community pools in Inglewood, Okato, and Waitara.
Why join us?
Working as a Seasonal Lifeguard is more than just a summer job. You'll be helping create a safe, welcoming environment where local families, children, and visitors can enjoy their summer.
What you'll enjoy:
- Great pay at $29.90 per hour
- Full training provided - you’ll earn your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC)
- Free use of the seasonal pool where you work
- Outdoor work in a fun, community-focused environment
- Flexible shifts including weekends and public holidays
- Valuable skills in water safety, teamwork, customer service, and emergency response
What you'll be doing
- Supervising pool users and maintaining a safe environment
- Responding to incidents and emergencies when required
- Providing friendly customer service to pool visitors
- Supporting daily pool operations
- Promoting health and safety standards
What you’ll need:
- Confidence in the water
- Ability to swim 200 metres in under 6 minutes
- Ability to tread water for 5 minutes
- A positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility
- Availability to work weekends and public holidays
- Flexibility to work across our seasonal pool locations
- Be at least 16 years of age
- A Comprehensive First Aid Certificate before commencing employment
Our seasonal pools are open from November 2026 to March 2027. Preference will be given to applicants available for the full season.
Seasonal Pool Locations
Please indicate in your application which location you are interested in:
- Inglewood Pool
- Okato Pool
- Waitara Pool
Children's Worker Safety Check
This position is classified as a Children's Worker role and will be subject to safety checking under the Children's Act 2014.
Ready to Dive In?
Apply now and be part of a team that helps our communities stay active, safe, and connected throughout summer.
Applications close: 4 October 2026