Lifeguard - Part-time and Casual Positions

Job Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university and one of the world's major research universities.  We employ over 6000 academic and professional staff to support the success of 41,000+ students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking to recruit a team of part-time and casual Lifeguards for our new state-of-the-art recreation centre opening in late 2024, which will be a hub for sport, health, and wellbeing at our university.

As a Lifeguard, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons using our pool facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and be part of a team opening a new aquatic facility.

The main responsibilities of these roles include :

• General lifeguard duties, including pool supervision
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Pool water testing and monitoring
• Ensuring pool safety and H&S standards are met

For more information about the role, please view the , and to learn about the new Recreation Centre, please .

Hours

We are currently recruiting for full-time, part-time and casual positions.  This advert is for a casual and part-time positions with a range of work patterns, including opening and closing shifts :

Part-time hours :

Monday to Friday shift times include :

Weekend shifts

Casual Hours :

Casual hours will be on-demand work covering peaks and staff absences.

As our centre opens 7 days a week, the ability to work early and late shifts, as well as weekends, is crucial in this role.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $ to $ per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Start Date

Training starts on Monday 2nd September.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for lifeguarding, strong customer service skills, and a dedication to creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all university community members.

While having a lifeguard qualification is not essential ( full training provided), it is highly advantageous.

You will also bring the following skills and experience :

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through :

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services.

For more information, please visit .

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Inquiries may be made to Shivani Parboo ().   Please note that we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Wednesday, 10th July 2024 , to be considered. Please include your cover letter, the position you are interested in (full-time, part-time or casual), and your CV as one document.

We will contact candidates as they apply, and this advert may close earlier if needed.

Please note that we are also recruiting for positions if you would like to be considered for these positions.