Lifeguard

Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant local government organization as a Lifeguard at the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre in New Plymouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a community-focused environment where you can make a real difference by ensuring the safety of patrons. You'll engage with water enthusiasts, maintain high safety standards, and enjoy a supportive workplace that values personal and professional growth. With solid career pathways and learning opportunities, this part-time role is perfect for those passionate about water safety and community service.

Benefits

Career pathways

Learning and development opportunities

Personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Hold a current Comprehensive First Aid and Pool Lifeguard Practicing certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities within the centre and respond to incidents.
• Perform water chemical tests for pool quality.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and policies.

Skills

First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

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Lifeguard

Join us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. The Todd Energy Aquatic Centre in New Plymouth is a thriving and much valued community facility alongside the community pools around the district.

The opportunity - Te āheinga

Are you a water enthusiast with a passion for keeping others safe? Todd Energy Aquatic Centre are on the lookout for permanent, part-time Lifeguards to dive into our team!

The role will require applicants to be available to work on a roster between the hours of 5am - 7.30pm, this does also involve working two out of three weekends.

Key Responsibilities - Ngā Haepapa Matua

• Ensure health and safety is maintained through actively supervising all activities within the centre and district pools that meet industry standards and respond to any incidents and emergency situations
• Assist with performing water chemical tests to ensure quality of pool water
• Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation
  
  

Essential skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako:

• Hold a current Comprehensive First Aid and a Pool Lifeguard Practicing certificate is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

What We Offer - Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff.

This Includes The Following

• Solid career pathways
• Learning and development opportunities
• Personal and professional growth
  
  

You can expect to start in this permanent, part-time role with an hourly rate of $27.80.

Why join us? - Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Ready to make a splash? If you're ready to take the plunge and join our fantastic team, apply now!

Applications close on Sunday, 18 May 2025.

This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014.

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu 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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Permanent Part Time

Job no: DZEJ557227

Location: New Plymouth

Closing Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025

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