Lifeguard

Team Member, Lifeguard | Takapuna Pool and LeisureHe angitutanga : The opportunityWorking as a lifeguard is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community.

Lifeguards are the key to ensuring a safe environment for our customers and are essential to the successful running of our aquatic facilities.

Pool lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people.

Their skill set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible, and calm way.ResponsibilitiesProviding a safe environment through proactive supervision and positive interaction with customers.Educating and enforcing pool rules.Responding to any First Aid emergencies.Ensuring our pool and the surrounding areas are always clean.Shifts and TrainingWe are looking to fill 8-hr permanent part-time positions.

Shifts below : Saturday : 10am – 18 : 30pm but flexible to work from 12pm to 20 : 30pm if required due to operational needsYou will be required to attend the following training dates.

Monday to Friday at West Wave, 8am-4pm : 10 / 11 / 2025 – 21 / 11 / 2025About youWe are looking for people who are strong swimmers, dedicated to helping others.

To work as a pool lifeguard in New Zealand, you will need to hold a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

The first step in becoming a lifeguard for Auckland Council is to be able to pass this swim test.

Please only apply for this position if you feel you can : Swim 200m in under 6 minutesSwim 25m sidestrokeSwim 50m breaststrokeRetrieve an object from the bottom of the poolTread water for 5 minutesWhat we offerWe aim to help you upskill and develop, so that you can train and take on other functions within our centres.

Other functions can include being a Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor and more.If we occasionally need help in other areas such as at our front desk or general customer service, as a team member, you may be called on to cover these areas if we are short staffed or during peak periods.We are committed to promoting a workplace that respects the contributions of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background.

Our goal is to pursue an inclusive environment where every individual is appreciated and empowered to express themselves at work.

We welcome all applications, help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often"!

ApplicationTono Mai : Apply Now!

You can find the position description here : Official role title is Team MemberTarget salary : 28.95 / hr+ (living wage)Applications close on 29th of SeptemberAuckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.

This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.

This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.Auckland Council 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.Seniority level : Not ApplicableEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : OtherIndustries : Government Administration

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