Pool Crew

Posted: 23/07/2026

Closing Date: 14/08/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alexandra

Job Category: Customer Service

Our Pool Crew play a vital role in providing a safe, enjoyable and welcoming experience for everyone who visits our aquatic facilities. Working across our Central Otago pools, you'll help ensure the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and customer service while supporting community health and wellbeing. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a team environment and like every day to be different, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Pool Crew Job Description

• Providing active lifeguard supervision to ensure the safety of all pool users.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Carrying out routine water quality testing and basic plant room checks (training provided).
• Setting up and packing down equipment for programmes and events.
• Assisting with swim school, aquatic programmes and community events as required.
• Responding to emergencies and administering first aid when required.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and the wider aquatics team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Reporting to the Pool Supervisor and working closely with fellow Pool Crew and other Council staff.

Desired Skills And Experience

About you

• Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoy working in a team and have a positive, can-do attitude.
• Are reliable, responsible and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Can work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Have good attention to detail and take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Hold a current Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC) or are willing to obtain one (full training provided).
• Current First Aid Certificate is an advantage or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience in aquatics, recreation, hospitality or customer service is desirable but not essential
• Can swim 200m in under 6 min

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• An active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Wellbeing programme
• Additional leave

Here at Central Otago District Council, we are a team with a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on our community and shaping the future of this remarkable region. Joining CODC means more than just finding a new workplace; it’s about becoming a part of a network of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about creating a positive and enjoyable work environment every day.

As a values-based organisation, we centre our work on our whakataukī: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou’ - Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.

How To Apply

Ready to jump in? We’d love to meet you. Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels right for you. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait — take the next step today.

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

Applications close: 14/08/2026

Any enquiries about this role please email: ***email_hidden***