Seasonal Lifeguard

**Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”**: - **Foot in the door to the Aquatics Industry and great development pathways**: - **Free use of our facilities, including Sauna, Pools, and Spas** **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Are you ready to spend your summer making a difference and having fun in the sun? Become a lifeguard at Auckland Council’s Pool and Leisure Centres. As a seasonal lifeguard, you will ensure the safety and enjoyment of pool users by providing quality supervision and upholding health and safety standards. 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 are looking for 5 people for fixed-term opportunities during our busy summer period from 11th Nov 2024 until 28th Feb 2025, at our Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre. As our centre operates from 5:30am to 8:45pm Monday to Friday, 7 days a week, the ability to work early morning, late night, and weekend is vital. **He kōrero mōu: About you** We are looking for strong swimmers, who are dedicated to helping others. - Swim 200m in under 6 minutes - Swim 25m sidestroke - Swim 50m breaststroke - Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool - Tread water for 5 minutes Flexibility, reliability and a commitment to working early, late, and weekend shifts are essential. To work as a pool lifeguard in New Zealand, you will need to hold a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC). 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). You will be required to attend the following training dates at our West Wave location Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm: - 11/11/2024 - 22/11/2024 - 02/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 **Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer** You will receive dedicated training and development opportunities to help advance your career. Additionally, as part of our team, you will gain access to numerous benefits and discounts designed to enhance your overall experience. To learn more about our comprehensive employee benefits package, click this link **You can find the position description **here** **Pay rate: $27.80 /hr