Lifeguard - Part-time

**The Role / Person**

We are looking for competent swimmers to join our Cbay lifeguard team for permanent part-time positions

As a Lifeguard, you will take pride in providing awesome customer service while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety in the water.

In this position, your primary duties will include keeping vigilant attention to swimmers in the pool, completing pool hygiene duties, including chemical handling and providing first aid assistance where required. You will be the first port of call in the event of an emergency, so maturity, diligence and confidence in the water are essential.

All applicants must be able to complete a practical assessment, including swimming 200m within 6 minutes, retrieving an object from the deepest part (3.5m) of the pool, and tread water for 5 minutes as well as the return of a satisfactory police vet.

Full training will be provided to the successful applicants - gain your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate and Comprehensive First Aid with us.

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

**The Organisation**

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.