Seasonal/casual Lifeguards

**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.

**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.

**The Role**

Splash for your cash this summer - we are looking for competent swimmers to join our lifeguard team, in both seasonal and casual positions, as we prepare to open outdoor pools for the summer season

As a new Lifeguard, you will take pride in providing awesome customer service, all while ensuring a safe and fantastic aquatic experience for the community.

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

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 while full First Aid training will be provided, you should feel confident that you can respond to these events.

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.

We have a number of positions available at our four outdoor pools across the district. Hours will be on a rostered basis, Monday to Sunday, ability to work early morning, late evening, weekend and public holiday shifts is essential.