Looking to change direction and bring your leadership skills to a new environment?

About the role:

Ready to take the plunge into leadership? This is your chance to gain hands-on leadership experience or expand your current experience in the Sport and Recreation industry while helping others stay safe and have fun. If you're passionate about people, teamwork, and the water, we'll give you the tools to succeed—including fully paid Lifeguard training and a nationally recognised qualification.

• Step up into a leadership role and guide a team of lifeguards.
• Enjoy career coaching and development opportunities.
• Work in a vibrant, fun environment where no two days are the same.
• Great perks: work-life balance, well-being leave, insurance, and discounts.

You're not just a leader—you're a mentor and motivator! We're looking for someone who loves to share knowledge and inspire confidence in others. Bring your enthusiasm, sense of fun, and team spirit to create an environment where learning and safety go hand in hand. If you can lead with positivity and keep the vibe upbeat, you'll fit right in!

This role is 76 hours per fortnight working the following roster:

Week One

Tuesday - Friday 1.30pm - 9.30pm and Saturday 12-8.30pm

Week Two

Tuesday - Friday 5.30am - 1.30pm and Saturday 7.30-4pm.

About you:

You will also have:

• Natural leadership skills and a positive attitude
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Confident swimmer (we'll test your skills—but don't worry, we'll help you train!).
• Keen to learn and grow in the aquatics industry.
   

You will be a confident swimmer, as you will be required to complete a swim test

Think of it as your mini aquatic adventure—can you beat the clock and show off your best strokes? This is your chance to shine and have fun while proving your skills!

• 200m continuously in less than 6 mins
• 50m breaststroke
• 25m side stroke
• 5 minutes of treading water.
• Picking up an object from deepest part of pool (2m)
   

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development
• Life insurance

• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• 2 weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day 1
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Selwyn Aquatic Centre is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:

Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together. Make it Happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We value the safety of our staff and facility users - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and you to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and on an ongoing random basis.

Ready to dive in? Apply now and make a splash in your career while helping others stay safe and have fun!

To apply for this job go to: https://sdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6842963