Date: 17 Dec 2024
Location: South Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Exciting Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities within South and East Auckland!
• Calling experienced lifeguards OR confident swimmers looking to upskill
• $28.36 per hour

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
As a Lifeguard in our Network Support space, your role will involve providing cover for planned leave and training sessions for our regular employees. You'll enjoy a variable schedule that allows you to work across different sites, supporting lifeguarding and customer support functions. We currently have on offer a flexible 16-hour permanent part-time position and one 40-hour full-time position.

Working on a variable roster with fortnightly changes, your shifts are between 5AM and 10 PM. Please note that at least one weekend day will be required as part of your schedule. This role will provide support and cover across multiple Leisure Centres including South Auckland (up to Manurewa), Howick, Pakuranga, Mangere, and Otara.

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.

As a Lifeguard you are responsible for:

• Providing 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
• We will provide ALL training for you free of charge and will pay for you to attend the training to enable you to get your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

As we head into the holiday period, we will be reviewing applications in January 2025 and shortlisted candidates can be expected to be contacted the first week of January 2025

He kōrero mōu: About you
We're seeking individuals who are strong swimmers and dedicated to helping others. As a lifeguard with Auckland Council, you'll need to pass the following test:

• Swim 200m freestyle in less than 6 minutes.
• Swim 50m breaststroke.
• Swim 25m side stroke Demonstrate the ability to duck, dive, and retrieve objects from the bottom of a 5m pool.
• Tread water for 5 minutes.

In addition to your swimming skills, we're looking for individuals with proven administration and communication skills, a track record of providing outstanding customer service, and excellent maturity and reliability. As you'll be working on a variable roster, a full driver's license and access to your own vehicle are required.

You will be required to attend the Lifeguard Training at our WestWave location Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm. The dates are To Be Confirmed at your interview.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
As one of New Zealand's largest employers, Auckland Council provides a range of development opportunities, allowing you to grow both laterally and vertically in your career. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including the option of a Zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts. And as a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities.

Join our highly motivated and capable Network Support Team and take advantage of an exciting hybrid opportunity to develop your leadership skills. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the chance to work as a lifeguard or a customer service representative.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
*Official Job Title is Network Team Member
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Pay Rate: $27.27
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Band C

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.

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.