Summer Pool Lifeguards

September 11, 2024

South Taranaki District Council

Hawera

OTHER & PART TIME

We are seeking mature, responsible, community minded people interested in gaining their Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC) and supervising their local community pool this summer season. We operate pools in Eltham, Kaponga, Rāwhitiroa, Manaia, Pātea and Waverley. Our season begins 9 December 2024 and ends 10 March 2025. You will need to be available for the whole season.
The key responsibilities of the role are actively supervising swimmers and ensuring their safety, water testing and keeping the pool and facility clean. Your communication skills will be key to effectively running day to day pool operations alongside your coworkers.
You will need:

To swim 200m in under 6 minutes
To be able to retrieve an object from the deepest part of the pool and complete other water competencies
A great attitude and customer service skills

Full training is provided. You need to be able to attend the first aid course and lifeguard training at the Hawera Aquatic Centre outlined on the dates below.

QUALIFICATION

DATES

First Aid Course
US 6400, 6401, 6402

Monday 30 September
8am - 4.30pm

Lifeguard Course (PLSA)

Tuesday 1 October - Friday 4 October
9am - 4pm daily

On completion of the First Aid Course and PLSA, you will need to undertake 20 hours inhouse poolside shadowing to complete the qualification and gain your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate.
If this role appeals to you, head over to our website South Taranaki District Council - Vacancies (southtaranaki.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies) to submit an application before 5pm, Wednesday 25 September. Please ensure you provide your most current CV.
For more information call on 06 278 0021 or come in and see us at the Hawera Aquatic Centre.

Applications Close: 25 Sep 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available