Ko wai mātou Who are we

The Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, located in New Plymouth is a premier facility offering a wide range of aquatic activities and amenities. Featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a dedicated diving pool, a wave pool, and a therapeutic spa area, it caters to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. The centre provides swim lessons, aqua fitness classes, and competitive training programs, ensuring a comprehensive aquatic experience for the community. With its state-of-the-art facilities and welcoming atmosphere, the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre is the perfect destination for family fun, fitness, and relaxation.

Te āheinga The opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and responsible Duty Lifeguard to join our team. This role involves ensuring the safety of all patrons, supervising pool activities, and assisting with daily operations of the aquatic centre. You will be an integral part of our senior team, providing leadership to the Assistant Duty Lifeguard and Lifeguards and contributing to a safe and welcoming environment.

The role will require applicants to be available to work on a roster between the hours of 5.00am-7.30pm, this does also involve working 2 out of 3 weekends.

Tino takohanga Key responsibilities

Ensure health and safety is maintained through actively supervising all activities within the centre that meet industry standards and respond to any incidents and emergency situations.
Perform water chemical tests to ensure quality of the pool water.
Assist with the identification of maintenance requirements.
Leadership and mentoring to other lifeguards.
Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako Essential skills and experience

Hold a current Comprehensive First Aid and a Pool Lifeguard Practicing certificate.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Hold a current Swimming Pool Water Treatment qualification is an advantage.

He aha ai a Taranaki? Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it’s easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions’ dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!

Ōu mātou rourou What we offer

At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

You can expect to start in this permanent full-time role with us between $63,351 - $68,860.

We have also put together an Our Peoples Package that spans Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

This role is considered a children’s worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children’s Act 2014.

Applications close Wednesday 25th September 2024