The Role Splash for your cash this summer - we are looking for competent swimmers to join our lifeguard team, in both seasonal and casual positions, as we prepare to open outdoor pools for the summer season!
As a Lifeguard, you will take pride in providing awesome customer service, while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety in the water.
In this position, your primary duties will include:
Keeping vigilant attention to swimmers in the pool,Completing pool hygiene duties including chemical handling,Providing first aid assistance where required.You will be the first port of call in the event of an emergency, so maturity, diligence, and confidence in the water are essential.
All applicants must be able to complete a practical assessment, including:
Swimming 200m within 6 minutes,Retrieving an object from the deepest part (3.5m) of the pool,Treading water for 5 minutes,Returning a satisfactory police vet.Full training will be provided to the successful applicants - gain your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate and Comprehensive First Aid with us.
We have a number of positions available at our four outdoor pools across the district. Hours will be on a rostered basis, Monday to Sunday, with the ability to work early morning, late evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts being essential. As the peak of our season is across the Christmas and New Year period, successful applicants will be required to undertake shifts within this period.
The summer pool season runs from November 2024 to March 2025 with the possibility for change. Please let us know on application what pool/role you're interested in.
If you're ready to dive in and earn some valuable skills in the aquatic and recreation industry, apply now!
Applications close 5pm, 13th September 2024. However, we do recruit as we go, so if you are interested, get your application in quick. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 28th September 2024. You can be registered through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
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