Expression of Interest - Summer Pool Lifeguards
We are seeking mature, responsible, community minded people interested in gaining their Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC) and supervising their local community pool this summer season. We operate pools in Eltham, Kaponga, Rāwhitiroa, Manaia, Pātea and Waverley. Our season begins 8 December 2025 and ends 9 March 2026. You will need to be available for the whole season.
The key responsibilities of the role are actively supervising swimmers and ensuring their safety, water testing and keeping the pool and facility clean. Your communication skills will be key to effectively running day to day pool operations alongside your coworkers.
You will need
- To swim 200m in under 6 minutes
- To be able to retrieve an object from the deepest part of the pool and complete other water competencies
- A great attitude and customer service skills
Full training is provided. You need to be able to attend the first aid course and lifeguard training at the Hāwera Aquatic Centre outlined on the dates below.
| QUALIFICATION | DATE | |
| First Aid Course US 6400, 6401, 6402 | Monday 22nd September
8.30am – 5pm
| |
| Lifeguard Course (PLSA) | Tuesday 23rd September – Friday 26th September 9am – 5pm daily | |
On completion of the First Aid Course and PLSA, you will need to undertake 20 hours
inhouse poolside shadowing to complete the qualification and gain a Pool Lifeguard
Practicing Certificate.
If this role appeals to you, head over to our website South Taranaki District Council - Vacancies
and to submit an application before 5pm, Wednesday 17th September. Please ensure you
provide your most current CV.
For more information call us on 06 278 0021 or come in and see us at the Hāwera Aquatic
Centre.
