Lifeguard/Learn to Swim Teacher
We need a swimming sector professional with dual skill sets to join the team at Hamilton Pools.
Summary about this job
Coaching & Instruction
Company: Hamilton City Council
Location: Waikato
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-7-153-9843
Fax: +64-4-543-5227
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Detail information about job Lifeguard/Learn to Swim Teacher. Terms and conditions vacancy
Swimming is an important recreation activity for many New Zealanders, and ensuring people are safe and confident in the water is a key focus for Hamilton Pools.
We are currently recruiting for a new and exciting position of Lifeguard/Learn to Swim Teacher. The Lifeguard/Learn to Swim Teacher is a dual position responsible for both supervision to visitors using the pools, and also teaching Learn to Swim classes in an encouraging, safe and professional environment.
You will be a part of a wider swimming and recreation team within the Hamilton City Council's Community Services Unit. If you are customer-focused and keen to establish a successful career in the leisure industry we would love to hear from you.
Candidates need to be able to demonstrate the following:
- An interest in enhancing the health and well-being of the community
- A great can-do attitude to ensure you deliver excellent customer service
- They can be a team player, someone who can roll up their sleeves and make things happen
- In addition, you’ll need to be able to work as rostered any day Monday to Sunday at either Waterworld or Gallagher Aquatic Centre in Hamilton.
Desirable to have includes:
- Have life guarding experience
- Experienced in teaching swimming
- Hold a current pool or beach lifeguard qualification
- A first aid certificate
What happens next?
If you are short-listed we will contact you to arrange a practical assessment where you will be required to:
- Swim 200m in less than six minutes
- Complete a depth test – swim to the bottom of the dive pool (4.6) and collect an object
- Shadow two 30-minute Learn to Swim classes
Candidates who successfully achieve the practical test will be invited to a formal interview with our hiring team.
Submit your application online today telling us why you want to work for us! We will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants during the advertising period.
This position is 32-40 hours per week as rostered Monday to Sunday. The starting range is $18.16 per hour, working up to $20 per hour.
We are dedicated to providing affordable and accessible recreation and leisure opportunities encouraging participation and enhance the health and wellbeing of our community.
Hamilton City Council is committed to being a high-performance organisation with people who think differently, act with integrity, make it happen and work together.
This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is committed to building a stronger economy and a more attractive city for families.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, pre-employment medical and drug assessments and Ministry of Justice or New Zealand Police vetting check.
For further information refer to the position description available on our careers website at https://hamilton.careercentre.net.nz/Job
Please note this role is being sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.