Lifeguards and Aquatic Shift Leaders - Te Puke

Bay Venues …. Haven’t heard of us? Not to worry; I bet you have heard of some of the venues we own or operate – Baywave, Clubfit, or Mercury Baypark to name a few. As the kaitiaki of over 25 facilities in Tauranga Moana, we proudly offer a range of activities and experiences intended to put a smile on the dial of our community.

Here at Bay Venues, we are all about ensuring we create memorable moments - and we do so intentionally through connection and fun with each other and our community. Our values of Manaakitanga (Service), Whakawhanaungatanga (Relationships), Kaitiakitanga (Caring) and He Toi Tangata (Excellence) are lived on the daily as we strive to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve. It’s no small feat, but we know that when we facilitate connections and collaborate with others, great things will happen!

If you are looking for a role that offers a fun and vibrant working environment, that breaks the mould of the typical ‘9 to 5' grind, then lifeguarding is the career for you! You might be looking to take the next step in your aquatics career, or perhaps try something new. 

About the Role: 

We are seeking enthusiastic and capable team members to join our aquatic team across a range of roles and facilities, including Lifeguards and Shift Leaders. These roles play an important part in creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experiences for our community while supporting the successful day-to-day operation of our aquatic facilities. 

We are primarily recruiting for positions at Te Puke Pool, with potential opportunities also available across our wider aquatic network, including Baywave, Greerton Pool, and Otumoetai Pool. 

Whether you are supervising customers and maintaining safety on pool deck, supporting and leading a team of Lifeguards, or contributing to the overall operation of a facility, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of safety, customer service, facility presentation, and operational excellence. 

Key responsibilities may include: 

• Providing safe and effective supervision of aquatic environments and ensuring the wellbeing of our customers. 

• Delivering exceptional customer service and creating positive experiences for our community. 

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the facility, including opening and closing procedures, facility presentation, and operational tasks. 

• Working collaboratively as part of a team and providing leadership, guidance, and support where required. 

• Assisting with staff training, coaching, and development to maintain high operational standards. 

• Ensuring compliance with PoolSafe standards, Health & Safety requirements, and relevant operational procedures. 

These opportunities provide the chance to develop your skills, gain valuable leadership experience, and build your career within Bay Venues’ aquatic network while making a positive impact in the communities we serve. 

About You: 

Desirable but not essential Qualifications 

• A Current Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA & PLPC). 


• A valid First Aid Certificate 


• National Certificate in Recreation & Sport (Aquatics) 

Technical Skills/Competencies 

• Swim 200 metres free-style continuously and in less than 6 minutes. 


• Can complete a variety of water rescues and life-saving techniques correctly. 


• A proven ability to actively supervise customers for long periods, preferably in aquatics environment. 


• Familiar with pool plant and water quality maintenance. 


• Experience in Lifeguarding and knowledge of aquatic facility activities. 

Personal Attributes 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 


• Ability to think clearly under pressure when dealing with stressful or emergency situations. 


• High levels of initiative and judgment with the ability to make informed decisions and set priorities 


• Exceptional customer focus 


• High standard of personal presentation. 

We have put together a bunch of perks to support our culture of connection and fun.  Ones that reinforce that we are part of the awesome leisure and events industry, and all the magic that comes along with that. These perks include: 

• a gym membership to our Clubfit Gyms,  

• access to our five aquatic facilities including Baywave and Mount Hot Pools,  

• subsidised speedway passes and generous discounts on our programmes, services and merchandise, 

• heavily subsidised coffee at our on-site cafes, 

• access to a range of development opportunities through our Learning & Development programme “Strive to Thrive.”   

So why not join us? We have the right purpose to fuel meaningful careers, the right attitude to support work life balance, and the right leadership to foster an amazing culture.  No matter your age and stage you may be, we are an inclusive bunch all driven by our purpose of Spaces to Belong | Experiences to Connect. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it! 

Applications close 13 September 2026