Lifeguard Team Member | Lloyd Elsmore Park

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

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

Lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people. Their skill set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible, and calm way. 

We encourage individuals who are passionate about aquatics, customer service, and community recreation to apply and become part of the team at Lloyd Elsmore Pool. 

Your main responsibilities will include:   

• Delivering exceptional customer service through proactive supervision and positive interactions with all facility users. 

• Educating and enforcing pool rules and promoting water safety. 

• Responding promptly and effectively to any emergencies and incidents. 

• Ensuring our pools and the surrounding areas are always clean and safe. 

We are recruiting for a permanent part-time position (16 hour per week).  As our centre opens 7 days a week, flexibility is essential.

You may be rostered to work early and late shifts, and increased availability during school/public holidays, and the summer period is highly desirable.

These roles also require you to work at least one weekend day. 

Please note that you should also be available for a 2-week lifeguard training at West Wave.

• Monday, September 28 – Friday, October 9, 2026  

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You’ll have a passion for aquatics and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with customers and colleagues to improve water safety. You will be a natural role model, excellent communicator, and be committed to delivering exceptional aquatic programmes and services and providing a high level of customer satisfaction.  

We are looking for people who:  

• are strong swimmers, calm, positive, proactive, and dedicated to helping others and their team  

• have a high level of maturity, professionalism, and reliability  

• have excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills  

• have cultural competence and a strong commitment to health and safety 

• take ownership, show initiative, and are committed to delivering great outcomes   

The first step in becoming a Lifeguard for Auckland Council is being able to pass this swim test. Please only apply for this position if you feel you can: 

• Swim 200m in under 6 minutes  

• Swim 25m sidestroke 

• Swim 50m breaststroke 

• Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool  

• Tread water for 5 minutes  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an annual Oranga Day (a day of leave to do what’s important to you) and discounted Leisure Centre membership, and a range of other partnership discounts! View a snapshot of some of our discounts and partnership benefits here.  
  

We value diversity and we can only achieve that with a diverse team! We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.  

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.  

Tono Mai: Apply Now! 

You can read the position description – click HERE. 

Pay rate: $29.90/h Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews and advertisement may be concluded prior to the closing date. We encourage early applications.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including our Rainbow, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion, and to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you need any support or adjustments at any stage, please let us know or note this in your application.   

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. This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory police and safety checks.   

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.