Would you like to work with an awesome team who are passionate about delivering a top quality aquatic service to our community? Come and join our Aquatics and Recreation team now!

Here at Whakatāne District Council, we are passionate about the Aquatics and Recreation services we offer to our community, we work hard to maintain a high quality service with a focus on continuous improvement.

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 part-time Aquatic Assistants working a minimum of 5 hours per week. These are varied roles; the duties include working with our Learn to Swim team, lifeguarding, assisting with our on-site café, customer services and cleaning.

We'll provide the training - you'll bring your enthusiasm, great attitude, awesome team work and motivation. To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong swimming skills - Swimming is our business so you'll feel comfortable and confident in the water
• A positive attitude, dedication to being an exceptional team player, enthusiasm and motivation to get stuck into whatever the day brings!
• Outstanding communication skills - you will enjoy interacting with children and have the patience to teach core skills repetitively to small groups
• Great time management - this position is part-time working on a roster from Monday to Sunday, which means working on the weekends and Public Holidays.
• A passion for great customer service - we're focussed on delivering a top-quality service and facility to our community and you need to share that enthusiasm
• Professionalism at all times - you'll be able to exercise sound judgement and support your colleagues when needed.
• A dedication to continuous improvement, both in our environment and personally - we have a great development framework so you'll also be continuously developing your skills
• Above all else, a good sense of humour and great work ethic - all with a big smile!

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Andrew Smith, Manager Aquatics & Recreation Centre, or a member of our People & Capability team on 07 306 0500, or apply now