Invercargill city council – Invercargill, South Island
If you are able to take initiative and help deliver quality programmes and services to our community then become a Senior Lifeguard today!
Our friendly Aquatic Services team are seeking a Senior Lifeguard for a permanent full-time role.
This position is 80hours per fortnight to be worked according to a four-week rotating roster, shifts will generally be worked between 5.20am and 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Supervise our pool users, using available areas and rotations to provide constant supervision
of our facilities
Work with the Supervisor to action staff rotations as instructed, ensuring pool supervision meets Pool Safe standards and other industry best practice or guidelines
Support the Supervisor to provide effective supervision of Lifeguards, and ensuring delegated work tasks are communicated as directed by the Supervisor
Participate in the delivery of safe and effective aquatic operations, including the daily programme and implementing day to day changes required to pool activities
What you will bring:
Be a confident swimmer and able to pass an initial water based skills test
Be willing to gain a National Pool Lifeguard certificate (level 3) and a First Aid certificate
Demonstrated experience in customer relations and communication skills
Experience in supervision of staff
Proven Lifeguarding experience
What we offer:
Team members and immediate family swim free of charge - free swimming lessons for school age children
Career progression and training/development opportunities
Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, half price eye exams, discounted gym memberships
Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
Access to sick leave from day one of employment
Waihopai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces like Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Oreti Beach, the Waihopai River, a lively restaurant scene and a sensible gridded layout with wide streets and a 10-minute drive to work.
The Invercargill City Council is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children, the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a component of this role involves interaction with one or more of the above groups, as part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting as per the Children's Act 2014 and a Pre-employment Alcohol and Drug Screening test to ensure we are providing a safe environment for our customers and members of the public.
For more information, please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)
Applications close 19 November 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.
Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.
To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://icc.govt.nz/your-council/careers/
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