Summer Pool Lifeguards

About The Role

Our Lifeguards play a key role in creating a fun, clean and safe environment for our community to enjoy.
Work in a large friendly team who are well-trained to respond to any emergency.
Part-time positions available in Darfield, Sheffield, and Southbridge Pool/s. Choose your preferred location and get the opportunity to work across any of our community pools in Selwyn when required.
All training and support are provided for you to become a NZ qualified Pool Lifeguard (which includes NZQA credits). We also cover the cost of your First Aid Certificate.

About You
You'll be a natural when it comes to problem-solving and thinking on your feet and have the skills to communicate with a diverse range of customers. Previous experience as a lifeguard is an advantage but it's not essential as full training will be provided.
You must have excellent Customer Services and communication skills.
Confident in the water.
Physically fit - able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Thinks clearly and remains calm during an emergency.
Available to work shifts over summer (November 2024 to March 2025).
At least 16 years of age (or be turning 16 by the 21 September 2024) - this is a safety requirement to become a Lifeguard.

The Process
If shortlisted, you'll be required to complete a swim assessment. You must be able to pass this swim assessment to progress.
The Swim test comprises of successfully completing the following:
200m continuously any stroke in less than 6 minutes.
50m breaststroke.
25m sidestroke.
5 mins treading water.
Retrieve an object from the deepest area of the Pool.
At interview we will discuss specific hours of work and check your availability. You must be able to attend all training to be successful. After the interview, you will be required to undertake two full days of Lifeguard training with a follow-up assessment to gain your Pool Lifeguard Qualification. You will also be required to attend First Aid training.
Lifeguard training will be held on 21st and 22nd September 2024, at Selwyn Aquatic Centre. Lifeguard Assessments will be held on 2nd October 2024, at Selwyn Aquatic Centre. First Aid training will be held on 30 September and 1st October 2024 at Selwyn Aquatic Centre.

We value the safety of our staff and Customers, therefore any appointments for this role are subject to a satisfactory Police vetting check and passing a drug and alcohol test prior to receiving an employment offer.

If this sounds like your kind of summer job apply today!
Applications close 25 August 2024
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