Our facilities are vibrant, action-oriented environments - a hub of activity where visitors can play, learn to swim, go to fitness classes, train, and take part in sporting events.

We have a large fun team, who get to work with the community every day - it is an extremely rewarding environment with plenty of laughs along the way.

An exciting opportunity to embark on a challenging and rewarding career. We are recruiting for new casual employees to start in our paid training intakes, once you are qualified you will receive 20 NZQA Level 3 credits and can move into permanent positions that will work alongside your studies or standard rotations.

About you

• We are seeking candidates who:
• Are passionate about helping others
• Want to work in a people related role
• Are good role models within their community
• Demonstrate strong integrity and high safety awareness
• Able to work weekends and some public holidays

About the role

A typical day in the life of our Lifeguards will include supervising pool users ensuring a safe and fun environment for all and rotating around different stations and pools - all while interacting and building relationships with our customers.

What will you need?

• A good attitude, enthusiastic and reliable
• Confidence in and around water - able to swim (swim test will be required in training)

• Ability to work effectively with all cultures and ages Strong communication and high work standards
• Great work ethic and a team player
• Effective problem solving with the ability to think and act fast
• Experience in a customer service role or similar advantageous

What we offer:

• Full paid training - you will gain a PLPC (Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate) and comprehensive first aid training
• Ongoing training and professional development provided
• Opportunity to build your career within the Splash Centre & Council environment
• Vibrant Social Club

To be eligible you need:

• The right to work in New Zealand or a NZ Work Visa with at least 12 months remaining on it from your commencement date with us
• To be medically fit for employment Must be 16 years old or up.
• Must be 16 years or older

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check, under the Vulnerable Children's Act before commencement of employment.

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter
Reference code 6800294

To learn more about this role please contact Lucy Thompson Aquatics Services Manager on Lucy@splashcentre.co.nz

Please Note, only applications submitted via our careers page can be considered.