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Lead Lifeguard



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Job Title: Lead Lifeguard – West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre

We have a Lead Lifeguard role available for West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre in Henderson.

Our pool and leisure facilities are more popular than ever, and as Lead Lifeguard for our Leisure Centres, you will play a key part in ensuring that all customers not only have a fantastic experience but a safe one.

This is a Permanent 32 hour position working the shifts below:

  • Sunday 5.30am - 2pm
  • Monday 5.05am - 1.35pm
  • Tuesday 8.30am - 5:00pm

As our centre opens 7 days a week, the ability to work early and late shifts, as well as weekends, is crucial in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Providing guidance on and supporting the delivery of aquatics-based programmes
  • General lifeguarding duties to ensure customers are safe and looked after
  • Supporting the Team Leader with day-to-day operations at the Centre

Joining an energetic and passionate team, you’ll be a keen team player with a flexible approach and be able to take initiative to help drive a positive safety culture.

The first step in becoming a lifeguard for Auckland Council is to be able to pass this swim test.

Please only apply for this position if you feel you can:

  • Swim 50m breaststroke
  • Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
  • Tread water for 5 minutes

You’ll need to hold a current First Aid Certificate as well as a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate.

Shifts

  • Sunday 5.30am - 2pm
  • Monday 5.05am - 1.35pm
  • Tuesday 8.30am - 5:00pm

Our centres operate 7 days a week; the ability to work early and late shifts, as well as weekends, is crucial in this role.

Benefits and Compensation

  • $29.01 per hour
  • ️ Access to a range of Auckland Council benefits, including partnership discounts
  • Free use of the facilities as a Leisure Centre employee

Our Centres play a fundamental role in our goal to Get Active Your Way.

If you are passionate about fitness, well-being, and aquatic safety, then come help us make this goal a reality!

We aim to upskill and progress your career, so you can train and take on other functions within our centres, such as Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor, and more.

$29.01 per hour
Applications close: Thursday 30th October 2025

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.

This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check

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