About the role

• Our Lifeguards play a key role in creating a fun, clean and safe environment for our community to enjoy
• Work in a large friendly team who are well-trained to respond to any emergency
• Part-time positions available in Darfield and Southbridge Pool/s
• Choose your preferred location and get the opportunity to work across any of our community pools in Selwyn when required
• All training and support are provided for you to become a NZ qualified Pool Lifeguard (which includes NZQA credits)
• We also cover the cost of your First Aid Certificate

About You

You'll be a natural when it comes to problem-solving and thinking on your feet and have the skills to communicate with a diverse range of customers. Previous experience as a lifeguard is an advantage but it's not essential as full training will be provided.

• You must have excellent Customer Services and communication skills.

• Confident in the water
• Physically fit - able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Thinks clearly and remains calm during an emergency
• Available to work shifts over summer (November 2025 to March 2026)
• At least 16years of age (or be turning 16 by the 26 September 2026) - this is a safety requirement to become a Lifeguard

The Process

If shortlisted, you'll be required to complete a swim assessment. You must be able to pass this swim assessment to progress.

The Swim test comprises of successfully completing the following:

200m continuously any stroke in less than 6 minutes

50m breaststroke

25m sidestroke

5 mins treading water

Retrieve an object form the deepest area of the Pool

• At interview we will discuss specific hours of work and check your availability
• You must be able to attend all training to be successful
• After the interview, you will be required to undertake two full days of Lifeguard training with a follow-up assessment to gain your Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• You will also be required to attend First Aid training.
• Interviews will be held from 4 September through to 11 September 2026
• Lifeguard training will be held on 26 and 27th September 2026, at Selwyn Aquatic Centre
• First Aid training will be held on 29 September and 30 September 2026 at Selwyn Aquatic Centre
• Lifeguard Assessments will be held on 1 October 2026, at Selwyn Aquatic Centre
• Shadowing shifts (up to 20 hours) will be required between 2^nd to 11^th October 2026
• Pools open 14 November 2026

We value the safety of our staff and Customers, therefore any appointments for this role are subject to a satisfactory Police vetting check and passing a drug and alcohol test prior to receiving an employment offer.

If this sounds like your kind of summer job apply today!

Applications close 31 August 2026