Lead Lifeguard West Wave

Lead Lifeguard | West Wave

Date: 1 May 2024

Location:West Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

Lead Lifeguard | West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Our pool and leisure facilities are more popular than ever, and as Lead Lifeguard, you will play a key part in ensuring that all customers not only have a fantastic experience but a safe one.

Your main responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing guidance on and supporting the delivery of aquatics-based programmes
• General lifeguarding duties to ensure customers are safe and looked after
• Supporting the Team Leader with day-to-day operations at the Centre

This is a Permanent full-time position working Tuesday to Saturday.

• Tuesday - Saturday 5:00am - 1:30pm

As our centre opens 7 days a week, the ability to work early and late shifts, as well as weekends, is crucial in this role. Please note that this is a rotating 7 days a week (Monday to Sunday) then weekend on and weekend off shift.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll have a passion for aquatics and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with customers and colleagues to improve water safety. You will be an excellent communicator and committed to delivering exceptional aquatic programmes and providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Joining an energetic and passionate team, you’ll be a keen team player with a flexible approach and be able to take the initiative to help drive a positive safety culture.
You’ll need to hold a current First Aid Certificate as well as a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate.  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic and high-performing team who are dedicated to helping get "More Aucklanders, more active, more often!" 

Enjoy access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits such as;

• Annual Zoo Pass for the whānau.
• Employer Kiwisaver contribution is added to the base salary.
• Entitled to annual leave immediately rather than after 12 months of service.
• Additional paid annual leave day for personal health and wellbeing
• Plus paid in the Community workday leave day
• Ongoing, regular, free internal and external training is provided.

And, as you will be a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Band D

Pay rate: $27.27 / Hour

Application closes: Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 23:59

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing 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.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.  

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.