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Wellington City Council

Expression of Interest - Lifeguard Roles 2025

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Part Time
Location

Wellington

Salary

$59.55 k/yr

Job Description

We are calling for Expressions of Interest for our permanent Lifeguarding opportunities across our Wellington Pools starting February 2025.

We are looking for people at all stages of life. Forget your preconceptions of what a lifeguard looks like - you just need to be a confident swimmer, who is great with people, and we will train you!

You will gain at a minimum the following qualifications:

  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate
  • Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate (PLPC)


Working as a Lifeguard for Wellington Pools means you'll benefit from being part of an organisation that grows its people. In lifeguarding there is a variety of additional courses and development opportunities for you to advance your career.

If you have what it takes to be a lifeguard and want to make a difference in your community - then come and work within our team at Wellington Pools. We are a diverse group of fun and motivated people. Our Lifeguards care for all our pools across Wellington these include Freyberg, Karori, Keith Spry, Tawa, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre and during the summer months Khandallah and Thorndon.

The pools across Wellington provide a vital service to our city - and as a lifeguard you'll play a key role in helping people get the most out of their recreational facilities, and have a safe, enjoyable experience. You'll work in a stimulating environment and have plenty of development opportunities within Wellington City Council. We have a rostered system which does includes some weekends. 

No experience is necessary as we will provide all training and support to get you up to speed and we will pay you to train! You will be working in a supportive environment where we will ensure that you have all the skills and knowledge to thrive in your new career.

We can offer full time employment on a 3-week rotating shift.

We pay $59,547 per annum for full-time Lifeguards.

Find out more by checking out the position description, or you can contact Jess Turfrey at Jess.Turfrey@wcc.govt.nz

All applications must be submitted online. We operate our facility on a rostered system which includes some weekends and public holidays. Let us know your preference of position above when you apply. Please note that it is also important that you have access to reliable transport to ensure you can make your shift times.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and booking those who are successfully shortlisted into our assessment centres from the week of the 6th of January 2025.

Our Assessment centres consist of a behavioural interview and an in-water assessment - Click here for more information on the water assessment and tips to acing it. https://youtu.be/Vv_jBcBFpeo

Applicants must be 16 years of age or over and as this role is safety sensitive you will require to obtain and maintain police vetting clearance, as well as undergo drug and alcohol screenings, and health testing. Access to reliable transport is also a must!

Check out our Facebook page Wellington Community Pools | Facebook and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre | Facebook

We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play. 

Hard Skills Required

  • First Aid Certification
  • Pool Lifesaving Certification
  • Water Safety Skills
  • Emergency Response
  • Health & Safety Compliance

Soft Skills Required

  • People Skills
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Commitment

Benefits and Perks

  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • ⚖
    Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • ❤
    Care and Appreciation
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🏘
    Work from Home
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