The opportunity 6-month Fixed-term Full-Time Lifeguard (with opportunity to be permanent after) Albany Stadium Pool and Leisure Centre Working as a lifeguard is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community.
Lifeguards are the key to ensuring a safe environment for our customers and are essential to the successful running of our aquatic facilities.
Pool lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people.
Their skill set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible, and calm way.
As a Lifeguard you are responsible for: Provide a safe environment through proactive supervision and positive interaction with customers Educate and enforce pool rules Respond to any First Aid emergencies Ensure pool and surrounds are clean at all times The Shifts: Tues 5am-1:30pm Wed 5am-1:30pm Thurs 5am-1:30pm Fri 1pm-9:30pm Saturday 11am-7:30pm As such, we will provide ALL training for you free of charge and pay you to attend the training.
He korero mou: About you We are looking for people of all ages that are strong swimmers, dedicated to helping others and can commit to full-time work.
To become a lifeguard with Auckland Council as the first step you will need to be able to pass this test, please only apply for this position if you feel you can do this (or could do this with training).
Swim 200m freestyle in less than 6 minutes Swim 50m any stroke Duck, dive and retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool (at 5m depth) Tread water for 5 minutes Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer You will be joining a team who are outgoing and customer-focused.
As an Auckland Council employee, you will also enjoy multiple discounts and partnership benefits, along with having free use of the centre facilities.
We aim to upskill and progress your career, so you can train and take on other functions within our centres, such as Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor and more.
By the same token, if we occasionally need some help in other areas such as at our front desk and general customer service duties, as a team member, you may be called on to cover these areas if short-staffed or at peak periods.
Pay Rate: $23.65 Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.
This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and is deemed a safety-sensitive position.
As such, applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and a drug test prior to commencing employment.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
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