Lead Lifeguard | Papatoetoe

Lead Lifeguard | Papatoetoe Centennial Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Pools and Leisure Department has an opportunity for a Lead within the Pools and Leisure team, based at Papatoetoe Centennial Pool and Leisure Centre.

As a functional expert, you’ll support the Team Leader by providing day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise. You’ll play a key role in ensuring programmes, services, and customer experiences are delivered to an exceptional standard, while fostering a fun, inclusive, and welcoming environment for both customers and staff.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on the following:

• Leading shifts, programmes, or activities and acting as the first escalation point for customer issues
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting team members
• Delivering high-quality programmes, services, or lessons in your specialist area
• Supporting recruitment, induction, and training of new team members
• Responding to incidents and emergencies, including First Aid situations

This is an on-site position, working 40 hours across 7 days a week; shifts may vary in line with the roster and operational needs of the center.

Our center opens from 5am to 8pm; flexibility and availability to work weekdays, weekends, and rostered hours are essential.

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 an excellent communicator and committed to delivering exceptional aquatic programmes and providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

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

We are looking for people who:

• are strong swimmers, dedicated to helping others and your team
• hold a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC) and first-aid certificate
• have experience in supporting an indoor pool
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Cultural competence and a willingness to engage with Te Ao Māori and tikanga
• Confidence using technology and digital tools

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 
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 Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership, and a range of other partnership discounts!

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/view?usp=sharing

We are a diverse organization—we value diversity in our thinking, 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!

Position description: here

Applications close: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 23:59pm

Pay rate: $30.02 per hour (Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.)

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 a satisfactory police check. 

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.

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