• 30 hours per week
• Work with an awesome team passionate about our community
• Free use of the pool

Ko wai mātau | About us

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us? In return, you'll get access to a range of staff benefits including an extra week's annual leave and free or discounted access to our community facilities. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place, and you will too.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This Lifeguard role is for 30 hours per week and plays a critical part to the operation of our facility - our lifeguards are responsible for ensuring our customers have a safe and fun experience. We are passionate about the Aquatics & Recreation services we offer to our community, and we work hard to maintain a high-quality service with a focus on continuous improvement. Our facility operates 7 days per week, so we need someone able to work weekends and public holidays. The early shift starts at 5.30am and the latest finish is 8.15pm.

As a lifeguard you will be responsible for:

• Responding to any in water or out of the water emergencies and providing first aid
• Ensuring pool water and surrounding areas are clean at all times
• Implementing and educating patrons about pool rules
• Keeping everyone safe by proactively supervising
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for the customers.

Ko wai koe | About you

Swimming is our business so you must be a strong swimmer and confident in the water. To work as a pool lifeguard in New Zealand you need to hold a Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC). For that you will need to pass following tests.

Please apply only if you think you can:

• Swim 200 meters in under 6 minutes
• Swim 25 meters Sidestroke
• Swim 50 meters breaststroke
• Retrieve an object from the deepest part (2.7 meter) of the pool
• Tread water for 5 minutes.

Full Lifeguard training will be provided as it's your attitude, motivation and enthusiasm that's most important to us. You'll also need to be focused on the job with great communication skills. You'll be able to build rapport quickly, crack on with tasks independently and deliver a top-quality experience to everyone who enters our facility. You will be professional at all times and able to exercise sound judgement and support your colleagues when needed. Having a proven record of providing excellent customer service as well as administrative and communications skills and experience in a similar industry would be advantageous.

Ngā whaipainga | Our values

• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
• We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

As this position is designated as a "Children's worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014", the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Police Vetting Check.

This position is classified as ‘safety sensitive and health sensitive' and the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment health and drug test as part of the recruitment, and ongoing health monitoring relevant to the position.

For more information, phone 07 308 4192 to speak to Tyler Warren, Team Leader Aquatics or apply now!

We are keen to recruit for this role quickly so applications will be reviewed as they are received.