Lifeguard - Full Time

Job No: ADC13
Location: Ashburton

  • Looking for an exciting new challenge?
  • Training and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Keen to work in our state-of-the-art Sports facility?

 

What the job involves

In this full time position you’ll enjoy a varied role ensuring our customers are safe in the pools and the aquatic area is maintained to a high standard. With a team of dedicated lifeguards and pool staff we offer a professional and fun environment that surpasses many other organisations.

 

Full training is provided at the commencement of employment and further ongoing development opportunities are available. 

 

This is a 40 hour per week position working the following shifts:

  • Sunday: 6:30am – 3:00pm 
  • Monday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • Friday and Saturday: Rostered days off

 

For more information about this role view the position description.

 

Who are we looking for?

You will hold or be willing to obtain a Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC), be able to swim 200m in under 6 minutes and hold or be willing to obtain a first aid certificate. We are looking to appoint optimistic an enthusiastic team member with a can-do attitude, who are committed to providing a high level of service to our valued customers. You will have good, clear communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.

 

If you are interested in this position but are unsure if you can meet the requirements to obtain the PLPC qualification (as set out above), please get in contact with us and we can arrange a time with you to conduct a no-obligation swim assessment.

 

What we can offer you

Working within a varied and friendly atmosphere, you will be supported and encouraged to enhance and further your career, with the possibility of additional hours or other opportunities within EA Networks Centre or Council in the future. 

 

Benefits of being part of our team include:

  • To support your wellbeing and fitness goals, we will provide free entry to the pool and gym.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Annual performance and remuneration reviews.
  • A fun and supportive team environment.

 

For more benefits available, click here.

 

If this sounds like your ideal role, we would love to hear from you!

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If you're interested in joining a dynamic local government organisation that offers its people rewarding and varied opportunities, we'd really like to hear from you. We provide services and support to one of New Zealand's fastest growing and thriving communities. With a fast paced and changing community, we have an array of interesting projects and initiatives going on. With a diverse and passionate workforce of 300 employees spanning all Council activities, we're dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. Joining Ashburton District Council will not only give you the chance to make your mark within our organisation, it will also enable you to contribute to Ashburton District becoming a better place to work, live and do business. Working in a friendly atmosphere, you'll be supported and encouraged to enhance and further your career. Our values are all about doing what's right, making things happen and working as one team and respecting every voice so if we sound like the type of organisation you want to join, I encourage you to get in touch with us.