Description
Summary:
Lead daily operations, shape team culture, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment at Alexandra Pool as part of a two-supervisor leadership model.
Highlights:
1. Key leadership role in a busy community facility
2. Shape team culture and make real-time decisions
3. Opportunity to build a cohesive leadership model
Alexandra Pool is a busy, year-round facility serving the Central Otago community, from lap swimmers to families and learners. With one of our current Supervisors heading off on an overseas adventure, we're looking for someone ready to step into a key leadership role.
This isn't a back-of-house position, you'll be visible on the floor, making real-time decisions, shaping team culture, and ensuring every visit to the pool is safe and welcoming. The opportunity ahead is to build something: a cohesive two-supervisor leadership model where your contribution directly shapes the facility's performance and reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily operations of Alexandra Pool as part of a two-supervisor team, sharing responsibility for staffing, rostering, and on-shift decision making
Supervise, support, and develop Pool Crew across all shifts — building a positive, high-performance team culture
Ensure compliance with PoolSafe standards and all health and safety requirements
Respond to incidents and emergencies with calm, effective leadership
Maintain high standards of water quality, cleanliness, and facility presentation
Support swim school, aquatic programmes, and wider CODC Aquatics Team initiatives
Deliver excellent customer service and handle enquiries and feedback professionally
Work closely with the Aquatics Manager on facility performance and planning
About you:
Current Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC) or ability to obtain
First Aid Certificate (Unit Standards 6400, 6401, 6402 or equivalent)
Experience in an aquatic or leisure facility
Strong leadership and communication skills
Confidence in decision making and emergency response
A positive, professional, and supportive approach
Calm and decisive under pressure
Benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements
• Dog friendly workplace
• An active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Wellbeing programme
• Additional leave
About us:
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 Leader in our organisation, you will help support and guide your team to deliver great outcomes for our community, foster a positive and collaborative culture, and ensure our people feel empowered, valued, and set up for success.
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: 10/07/2026
Any enquiries about this role please email: people@codc.govt.nz