Lifeguards and Aquatic Shift Leaders Bay Venues

Bay Venues …. Haven’t heard of us? Not to worry; I bet you have heard of some of the venues we own or operate – the iconic Mount Hot Pools, Baywave, or Mercury Baypark to name a few. As the kaitiaki of 24 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!

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team of Lifeguards at one of our fantastic sites, which includes Mount Hot Pools, Baywave, Greerton Aquatic Centre, Otumoetai Pool, Te Puke Pool, Memorial Pool and Katikati Pool.

About the Role:

As a part of our awesome aquatics team, you will be responsible for ensuring our customers are safe and well looked after while they have fun in the water. You will actively patrol the venue, interact with our customers and promote good pool etiquette. From time to time, You will carry out a range of cleaning tasks to keep the facility an enjoyable space for all and from time to time may even assist in covering our reception desk. You could learn to complete plant room and water quality checks, and will be well prepared for any emergency situations that could come your way.

You will be given the opportunity to complete a range of transferable qualifications, such as your first aid certificate, emergency management, water quality, chemical handling and your PLPC pool lifeguard certificate if not already obtained. And you'll get to work with a great bunch of people who want to make a difference in the community.

About You:

• Be able to swim 200m in 6 minutes or less


• Have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time


• Be a committed team player, who is able to act in a proactive manner


• Have the ability to retain professional demeanor, think clearly and remain calm during an emergency


• Be passionate about swimming and what the pools have to offer


• Have (or could obtain) a First Aid Certificate


• Having a valid Pool Lifeguard Practicing (PLPC) Certificate is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided

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. Our benefits 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

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 vision of creating The Best Venues for the Bay. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it!  

Applications close 2 February 2026