Description
Summary:
Join our Aquatics team in a brand-new leadership role supporting staff and strengthening team culture across multiple sites.
Highlights:
1. Lead and support a growing Aquatics team across multiple locations
2. Shape a brand-new, people-focused role with real leadership impact
3. Enjoy variety and make a positive community impact daily
Our Aquatics team is growing to nearly 60 staff across Alexandra, Cromwell, Ranfurly, and Roxburgh. We need someone awesome to help lead the charge.
This brand-new role supports our people and strengthens team culture.
What You'll Do:
Lead People & Staffing
* Lead rostering and leave management across all sites
* Jump in when supervisors need backup
* Be the support person your team counts on
* Work with the Aquatics Manager on staffing challenges
Build a Great Team
* Coordinate recruitment and onboard new staff
* Develop training plans and run monthly sessions
* Help lifeguards level up with PLPC renewals and Skills Active certs
* Train staff in pool operations and health & safety
Manage Operations
* Assist with operational reporting and procurement
* Coordinate suppliers and contractors
* Support PoolSafe accreditation and facility compliance
* Be visible, approachable, and ready to problem-solve
Safety & Compliance
* Ensure everyone follows health and safety protocols
* Run audits, drills, and compliance checks
* Lead incident debriefs and coordinate responses
* Conduct regular 1-1s with Aquatic Supervisors
Who We're Looking For:
Experience:
* 5+ years leading or supporting teams (aquatics or recreation ideal)
* Multi-site environment experience
* Lifeguard Assessor certification and/or Skills Active qualifications (preferred)
Must Have:
* Strong people skills and genuine care for team wellbeing
* Excellent communication
* Experience with rostering and HR systems
* Basic pool plant knowledge
* Current First Aid Certificate and PLPC (or obtain within 4 weeks)
Your Vibe:
* Natural problem-solver who stays cool under pressure
* Lead with empathy, integrity, and positivity
* Self-motivated with initiative
* Make people feel supported and valued
Why This Role is Epic:
* Brand new position—you'll help shape what this role becomes
* Real leadership across multiple iconic Central Otago pools
* People-focused—this role is all about supporting your team to succeed
* Variety—no two days are the same
* Community impact—you'll be making a difference every single day
Applications close 1/12/25