Professional Lifeguard (Full Time)

Council Jobs; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community-focused organization as a Lifeguard at Waterworld Te Rapa. Ensure the safety of visitors while providing water safety education. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and various perks, including free health insurance and wellbeing days.

Benefits

Free health insurance

Two wellbeing days per year

Discounted local business purchases

Free annual health checks

Flu vaccinations

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Confident swimmer, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety at Hamilton Pools.
• Provide water safety education.
• Maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Swimming

Education

Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate (PLPC)

Job description

This role is part of the Council’s Community Group, which includes community-focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries, and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community's wants and needs, making our city a place we’re all proud of.

Job Description

Waterworld Te Rapa is our flagship aquatics centre, offering something for everyone. It features six pools, including toddler and outdoor pools, hydroslides, a full-service gym, land and water-based exercise classes, learn-to-swim classes, and more.

Our lifeguards ensure the safety of everyone visiting Hamilton Pools, providing water safety education and maintaining cleanliness—it's easy!

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you are a confident swimmer and enjoy working with people, we will provide the necessary training!

Qualifications you will obtain:

• Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate (PLPC)

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Starting at $27.80 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed, including hospital and surgery coverage, with discounted membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccinations.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses, including gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers, and more.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine it with your resume into a single PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' box.

Applications close on: 16/05/2025

Note: We will shortlist candidates as applications are received.

Hamilton City Council is committed to honoring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationships with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua, and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of their application outcome via email. Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews, reference checks, and criminal background checks. If the role is safety-sensitive, a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing will be required. More information about these checks and our privacy commitments can be found by clicking here.

This role is covered by the Children’s Act 2014, requiring safety checks before and during employment.

We support you throughout the selection process. If you have any access needs, please inform us in advance.

We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) and respect the unique perspectives and talents everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for or pay any fees related to unsolicited recruitment agency contacts.