Lifeguard / Pouora

Come and join our team of Lifeguards at the Arena Aquatic Centre where you will work in a fun and engaging environment. We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated person to be an active member of our team. 

All about the role

We are proud of our indoor recreation facilities and we are seeking someone to share our passion for providing an exceptional customer experience every time.

Our lifeguards are responsible for the competent and professional supervision of our pools and keeping the facilities clean. 

Our casual shifts help provide cover for staff absences. We are open every day of the week from as early as 5:30am and closing at 9:30pm so if you have flexibility during these hours and can help us out from time to time, we would love to hear from you.

All about you

Due to the age requirements of the National Lifeguard Award, applications will only be considered from people aged 16 years of age or older.

Due to the training requirements for this role, you must be able to attend training from 10:00am until 5:00pm on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November 2024.

It would be great if you have relevant experience working in an aquatic environment, although we will provide you with excellent training for upskilling and First Aid Certification. 

You will need to show us that you:

• are reliable and willing to roll up your sleeves and help out to get the job done well
• have the ability to be calm in pressured situations and respond quickly following instructed procedures
• are a competent swimmer and can maintain a level of swimming fitness
• are reliable, punctual and passionate about creating a fabulous customer experience.

If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to complete a swim test which includes the following requirements:

1. 200m swim in 6mins
2. 50m Breast stroke swim
3. 25m side stroke swim
4. 5 minutes treading water
5. Retrieving an item from the deepest part of the pool (2m)

If you are successful in your application, we will provide training for the lifeguard award and first aid qualification.

All about Porirua City

Our city is changing and we need skilled people to help make that happen. Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. You’ll be welcomed into a team that’s collaborative, values input and empowers you to make things happen. To top it off, the harbour and bush are at your doorstep; it’s the perfect place to work. 

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Porirua City is a living wage accredited employer and the starting hourly rate for a Lifeguard is $27.84.

What you need to do now

Come and join our team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact William Ratty on 027 225 7539 for more information.

Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Sunday 10 November 2024.  

We will be working through applications as they are submitted and may progress candidates prior to the closing date, so apply now!