Lifeguard

Te tūranga | The Opportunity

Love the water, enjoy helping people, and want to make a real difference in your community?
  
Are you passionate about water safety and enjoy working in a team-focused, community-orientates environment?

Come and join our Aquatics Team!
We require motivated, reliable, and safety-focused individuals with a passion for helping others and creating a positive environment for our community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable skills, work in a supportive team, and make a real difference ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all facility users.
In this key position, you will supervise pool activities, ensure safety standards are maintained, and provide excellent customer service to all visitors.
  
You will work alongside a passionate team of Lifeguards, Senior Lifeguards, Duty Team Leaders and Aquatics staff who are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for all pool users. You will report to the Manager Aquatic Operations, with day-to-day operational support from Duty Team Leaders and Senior Lifeguards. Together, you'll help ensure our aquatic facilities operate safely and efficiently while creating positive experiences for our community.

Nā tōu rourou | What you will bring

To excel in this role, you will have a passion for customer service, a commitment to health and safety, and the ability to remain calm and confident in emergency situations. You will hold (or be willing to obtain and maintain) a current Poolside Lifeguard Qualification.
  
You’ll also bring strong knowledge of and experience in:

• Delivering exceptional customer service and building positive relationships with a wide range of people.
  • Supervising and monitoring patrons in a recreational or aquatic environment.
  • Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Responding calmly and confidently to emergency situations and applying first aid principles.
  • Managing competing priorities and maintaining high standards of facility presentation.
  • Following health and safety procedures and promoting safe practices.
  • Communicating clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Working flexible rostered shifts, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.

If you're excited to work in a community-focused, energetic and supportive team environment where you can make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our community, we'd love to hear from you. Come and join us in creating outstanding aquatic experiences for the people of Kāpiti Coast.

Mō Kāpiti Coast District Council | About us

Located on the picturesque Kāpiti Coast, KCDC plays a pivotal role in shaping the community and environment of our region. With around 480 employees, we deliver services spanning urban planning, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing—working together to create a sustainable future for our diverse communities.

Ngā huanga | What we offer

• Dependant leave – because family matters.
• Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
• On-site parking – say goodbye to parking hassles.
• Free access to pools – dive into fun.
• Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal?

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Enquiries about this position should be directed to Daniel Smith, Manager Aquatic Operations on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Applications close Friday 19th of June at midday so gets yours in now!
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.