Are you looking for a summer role where you can make a real difference in your community? We're looking for mature, responsible, community-minded people to train as pool lifeguards and help keep our pools safe, welcoming and fun this summer.

You'll be based at one of our community pools in Eltham, Kaponga, Rāwhitiroa, Manaia, Pātea or Waverley with our season running from 7 December 2026 to 8 March 2027. While preference will be given to applicants available for the full season, we also welcome applications from people who are available for substantial parts of the season. Please indicate your availability in your application.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. You'll actively supervise swimmers, support safe and enjoyable pool use, complete water testing, help keep the pool and facility clean and work alongside your team to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. Great communication and a friendly, confident approach will help you succeed.

What you'll bring:

• The ability to swim 200m in under 6 minutes
• Confidence in the water, including being able to retrieve an object from the deepest part of the pool and complete other water competencies
• A positive attitude, reliability and great customer service skills

If you don't already have your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate, no problem - full training is provided. You'll need to be able to attend the first aid course and lifeguard training at the Hāwera Aquatic Centre on the dates below:

Qualifications and Dates

First Aid Course
Monday 28 September 8.30am - 3pm
US 6400, 6401, 6402

Lifeguard Course (PLSA)
Tuesday 29 September - Friday 2 October
9am - 5pm daily

After completing the First Aid Course and PLSA, you'll complete 20 hours of in-house poolside shadowing to finish your qualification and gain your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate.

If you're ready for a rewarding summer role where you can build skills, meet new people and support your local community, we'd love to hear from you. Head to Council's website at South Taranaki District Council - Vacancies to submit your application before 5pm, Friday 18 September. Please ensure you provide your current CV.

Want to know more? Call us on 06 278 0021 or pop in and see us at the Hāwera Aquatic Centre.