Patrol Captain - Piha

SLSNZ

Auckland
$35.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Full Time
Application Closes 11 Sep 2025
Auckland - Auckland
Lifeguard, Ski Patrol or Other Recreational Protective Service Worker

Patrol Captain - Lead Lifeguarding on the Piha CoastlineFull-time - 40-45 hours per week | $35/hr | Piha, West AucklandAcross Aotearoa, our volunteer lifeguards have saved thousands of lives and ensured millions have come home safe after a day at the beach since 1910. Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is truly unique, delivering proactive surf lifeguarding and essential emergency rescue services, a range of public education beach safety programmes and campaigns, member education, training and development as well as a highly respected sport. This is a great opportunity to join a talented team who are dedicated to helping achieve our vision of “No-one drowns at the beach in Aotearoa New Zealand”.People are at the heart of everything we do; we support our clubs, volunteers, and each other through our collective values of:Collaboration • Integrity • Respect • Wellbeing • FunWhy This Role Stands Out
The Piha coastline is powerful, raw, and demanding. We're looking for a confident, skilled Patrol Captain to lead our Paid Lifeguard Service this summer, someone who can read the surf, manage real-time risk, and inspire a team to perform at their best, every single day.This is more than a beach job. It's a frontline leadership role with real impact. You'll shape a high-performing safety culture while supporting emerging leaders and helping ensure thousands of beachgoers return home safely.What You'll Be Doing

Lead daily beach patrols across multiple locations
Deliver briefings, training refreshers & on-the-job coaching
Support and mentor Vice Patrol Captains at Piha & North Piha
Build trusted relationships with local clubs & SAR teams
Apply sound judgment to manage risk and coordinate rescues
Maintain rescue gear, IRBs, facilities & vehicles
Champion professionalism and operational excellence

What You'll BringEssential:

SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award (or Bronze Medallion equivalent)
NZ Driver's License
Surf First Aid (US 6400, 6401, 6402 or equivalent)
IRB Crew Award (Driver Award desirable)

Skills & Attributes:

Strong leadership and communication style
Confident under pressure and solutions-focused
Great with rosters, admin, and equipment checks
Positive, proactive and values teamwork
Experience engaging with stakeholders like clubs & emergency services

What We Offer

Competitive seasonal salary
Support with upskilling & awards
A close-knit, purpose-led team
The chance to lead and shape safety on one of NZ's most iconic beaches

How to ApplySubmit online by 5pm, Thursday 11 September, including: * Cover letter outlining your leadership and lifeguarding experience

CV with at least two referees
Copies of relevant qualifications (if not on PAM)
NZ Driver's License evidence

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 15 September.For queries, contact chase.cahalane@lifesaving.org.nz

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