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Central Otago District Council:Pool Crew

Central Otago District Council:Pool Crew

Central Otago District Council

Listed: 22 May 2025

Do you have a passion for supporting our community’s health and wellbeing?

Do you enjoy working in a customer service environment?

Are you a confident swimmer?

In this role you will provide the community with quality supervision to ensure the facility maintains an enjoyable and safe environment. You will have a high level of customer service with clear and effective communication skills as well as being practically minded.


This role is instrumental in promoting a healthy living and making a difference in our region.

Hours are as per roster (morning and evenings) Monday- Sunday shifts range from commencing early morning through to finishing at 7:45pm.

The position offers an excellent entry to the leisure industry with additional training pathways to aquatic qualifications.


Desired Skills and Experience

As the successful applicant you will:

  • Have a positive, can-do attitude and proven ability working as part of a team
  • Confident swimming ability – able to swim 8 lengths of the pool within 6 minutes
  • Flexibility to work a range of morning, evening, and weekend shifts
  • Be focused on providing the best customer service possible to our community
  • Hold a valid working visa that allows you to work for a single employer for a minimum period of 12 months without sponsorship.


In return the successful applicant will receive

  • Training in Pool Lifeguarding Practising Certificate (PLPC)
  • Training in Comprehensive/Workplace First Aid (6400, 6401 & 6402)
  • Competitive market remuneration
  • Career progression and additional training opportunities provided e.g. New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics – Pool Lifeguard (Level 3), swim school, swim skills, trainer assessor and aqua fitness
  • A great working environment
  • Regular work hours
  • Access to the facility for fitness and training
  • Organisation Social Club


Applications close 30 May 2025.