Trainee Lifeguard (Casual)

Recruitmenthub; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Ongoing development

Career progression

Job summary

Recruitmenthub in Whanganui, New Zealand is seeking motivated individuals to join as Trainee Lifeguards (Casual). You will supervise pool users, ensure a safe and fun environment, and rotate across stations while building relationships with customers.

We provide full paid training—you’ll gain a PLPC and comprehensive first aid—plus ongoing development. To be eligible, you need the right to work in New Zealand, be medically fit, and be 16 years or older; weekend work is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and working with people.
• Must be 16 years or older, eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Medically fit for employment and able to swim (swim test required).
• Ability to work weekends and some public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool users to maintain a safe and fun environment.
• Rotate across stations and pools while interacting with customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Swimming ability

Weekend work

Job description

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Trainee Lifeguard (Casual)

Whanganui, New Zealand

Reference: 6937772

Our facilities are vibrant, action-oriented environments - a hub of activity where visitors can play, learn to swim, go to fitness classes, train, and take part in sporting events.

We have a large fun team, who get to work with the community every day - it is an extremely rewarding environment with plenty of laughs along the way.

An exciting opportunity to embark on a challenging and rewarding career. We are recruiting for new casual employees to start in our paid training intakes, once you are qualified you will receive 20 NZQA Level 3 credits and can move into permanent positions that will work alongside your studies or standard rotations.

About you

We are seeking candidates who:

• Are passionate about helping others
• Want to work in a people related role
• Are good role models within their community
• Demonstrate strong integrity and high safety awareness
• Able to work weekends and some public holidays

About the role

A typical day in the life of our Lifeguards will include supervising pool users ensuring a safe and fun environment for all. You will be rotating around different stations and pools - all while interacting and building relationships with our customers.

What will you need?

• A good attitude, enthusiastic and reliable
• Confidence in and around water - able to swim (swim test will be required in training and prior to appointment)
• Ability to work effectively with all cultures and ages
• Clear and calm communication and high work standards
• Great work ethic, teamwork and adaptability
• Sharp observation with quick decision making.
• Experience in a customer service role or similar advantageous

What we offer

• Full paid training - you will gain a PLPC (Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate) and comprehensive first aid training
• Ongoing training and professional development provided
• Opportunity to build your career within the Splash Centre & Council environment

To be eligible you need:

• The right to work in New Zealand or a NZ Work Visa with at least 12 months remaining on it from your commencement date with us
• To be medically fit for employment
• Must be 16 years or older

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check, under the Vulnerable Children's Act before commencement of employment.