In this full-time position, you'll enjoy a varied role ensuring our customers are safe in the pools and the aquatic area is maintained to a high standard. With a team of dedicated lifeguards and pool staff, we offer a professional and fun environment that surpasses many other organisations.
Our team of Senior Lifeguards lead and support our Lifeguard team on duty, providing direct supervision poolside, whilst overseeing water quality monitoring, health and safety, assisting the Recreation Services Manager with training and development of new and existing Lifeguards, and ensuring a customer lens is applied to all situations to ensure exceptional customer service delivery.
This is a 40 hour per week position working the following shifts:
Tuesday to Friday: 1pm - 9:30pm
Saturday: 11am - 7:30pm
Sunday and Monday: Rostered days off
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, you'll be an experienced Lifeguard and will hold a Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate and a current first aid certificate. However, if you have a background in supervision of staff, recreation and fitness industry experience, or have a genuine passion for water and water safety, then this could be a great opportunity for you. Full training will be provided to the right applicant with ongoing career development opportunities and apprenticeships available.
As a Senior Lifeguard, you will need to be able to take charge and have the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. You will mentor the younger team members, passing on your experience and knowledge in a professional manner; therefore, you need to have strong verbal and written communication skills and be friendly and approachable to all.
As our organisation promotes positivity and growth, we are looking to appoint optimistic and enthusiastic team members who are committed to providing a high level of service.
What we can offer you
Work/life balance doesn't get much better than this. Working in a friendly atmosphere, you'll be supported and encouraged to enhance your career, with training opportunities and the chance to step up and lead a team. And what about lifestyle? You'll find the Ashburton District a welcoming, relaxed and unrivalled place to live, and with Mt Hutt and Lake Hood right on your doorstep, the opportunity for adventure is endless!
Benefits of being part of our team include the following:
To support your wellbeing and fitness goals, we will provide free entry to the pool and gym.
Leadership and team management experience.
Who are we?
Ashburton District Council's EA Networks Centre is a $35 million indoor stadium and pool complex. This is a state-of-the-art facility, which is fast becoming our district's sport and leisure hub.
We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand's fastest growing and thriving communities. We have a diverse and passionate workforce of over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community.
Click on the APPLY button to submit your application now or see our website for more information.
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