Permanent Full Time Lifeguard.

Qjumpers; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free centre entry

Paid training towards Lifeguard cert.

1st aid certification offered

NZQA credits and career progression

Job summary

Horowhenua District Council is seeking a Lifeguard to join our Aquatics Horowhenua team. You will identify risks, supervise swimmers, and promote water safety across our centres in Levin, Foxton and Shannon.

Training towards Lifeguard qualifications and 1st aid certification is provided, with NZQA credits available as you progress. You will work as part of a professional team delivering excellent public service in a friendly community environment, with a commitment to safety and customer

Qualifications

• Must be able to swim 200 metres in under 6 minutes.
• Paid training towards Lifeguard qualification and 1st aid certification.
• Comfortable interacting with a diverse public while delivering high quality service.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks, hazards and prevent accidents; promote water safety and supervise swimmers.
• Engage with customers to ensure enjoyable, safe experiences at our aquatic facilities.

Skills

Water safety knowledge

Swimming ability

Job description

Lifeguard, Ski Patrol or Other Recreational Protective Service Worker

Aquatics Horowhenua opened its doors in 1990 and since then it has been continuously growing and expanding. We offer a variety of activities such as learn to swim, aquacise, fitness training, swim and water sports clubs as well as recreational water fun including inflatables and the hydro slide. It’s easy to understand why our facilities are so popular.

We currently have a permanent full‑time position available. You would join a dynamic team of professionals who deliver excellent public service to our community through ensuring enjoyment and active supervision by identifying risks, hazards, and the prevention of accidents, and promoting water safety. You would interact with a variety of people from different ages and backgrounds which will enrich your skills and cultural experience. Some more benefits of working with us include: Paid training towards achieving your Lifeguard qualification and 1st aid certification. The opportunity to further gain national qualifications which include NZQA credits. Career progression within the organisation and development in the Aquatic industry. Free entry to all of our Aquatic centres.

We are open 7 days a week, including public holidays, and our roster offers shifts between the hours of 5:30am and 9:30pm, at our local centres in Levin, Foxton, and Shannon.

Our ideal candidates will share a passion for service delivery and customer satisfaction, with a strong positive attitude. As one of the requirements to become a Lifeguard, applicants would need to be confident in the water and be able to swim 200 metres in under 6 minutes. You will have a can do attitude and a willingness to learn and keep people safe.

Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and we are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.

An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community.

He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea