See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.Aquatics LifeguardRolleston, New ZealandReference: 6703985About the role:Enjoy an active role in our Aquatic Centre where you will play an important part in the day to day running of our recently extended and modern facility. This is a full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) working a set roster. As you work as part of our team you will have:The ability to work effectively in a team environment is essential.Maintain a safe environment for all our customers.Deliver exceptional customer service to our facility users.Pro-actively supervise the pool environment to prevent incidents, accidents, emergencies, and hazards.The hours of work are as follows:Week OneMonday, Thursday and Friday - 1.30pm - 9.30pmWeek TwoMonday - 7.00am - 3.00pmTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 5.30am - 1.30pmSaturday - 7.30am - 4.00pmSunday - 12.00pm - 8.30pmAbout you:Our ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in aquatics or sport and recreation. We will provide fully paid Lifeguard training where you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, a high level of motivation and be keen to learn.You will also have:Experience in a customer facing role.A passion for community safety and wellness.Comfort interacting with a wide variety of people.Proactive, motivated, and keen to learn.Confident swimming ability and able to pass a swim test.Requirements for swim test:200m continuously in less than 6 mins50m breaststroke25m side stroke5 mins treading waterPicking up an object from the deepest part of the pool (2m)About us:Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.Selwyn Aquatic Centre is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: Be a good humanBe brave - Think differentlyBetter together - Make it Happen for SelwynWe honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We value the safety of our community - this role requires satisfactory safety checks including police vetting and passing a drug and alcohol test.If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!Please note: We apologise in advance that our usual response times may be delayed over the Christmas and New Year period.Selwyn is the best place to live, work and play.This Is SelwynOur values are important to all of us and represent the way we work. They underpin our friendly and innovative culture.ContactWant to talk to us about joining the team? Get in touch.
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