Summer Lifeguards: Fixed-term

Canterbury
$28.95 per hour
Contract
Full-time

7 days ago

E ngā Iwi, e ngā karangatanga maha huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E karanga tēnei ki a koutou. Haere mai, tono mai mō tētahi tūranga, i Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-ŌtautahiCalling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing. Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are hiring now Lifeguards for the summer.Are you a great fit to join our supportive team of fun-loving good sorts? He īnoi tēnei ki a koe ki te tono i tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi:This is an invitation to you to apply for a position at CCC.What sounds better than getting paid to work at the pool over the summer months?!Our 5 outdoor community pools are open from November 2025 through to early April 2026. As a Summer Lifeguard, you will help ensure that our customers have an enjoyable and safe experience at our pools over the busy summer period. We'll train you to earn your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification & make sure you have a great time doing it.If you like working with people, making new friends, staying active, and having a work schedule that fits around your lifestyle, this role is for you!We have a range of hours & shifts available over the summer season for candidates who can work through the Christmas and New Year period.All CCC Lifeguards can work across our network of facilities in Ōtautahi (indoor & outdoor pools).About you | Ko Koe TēneiTo be successful, you will:

Work well in a collaborative team environment
Be proactive, professional and enthusiastic
Have great attention to detail
Be able to pass a swim test (further details below)
Be responsible, reliable and have good communication skills

Important parts of the process:

If your application meets the initial criteria, you will be invited to complete a swim test (this is mandatory). Swim test will take place between Wednesday 3rd September - Wednesday 10th September 2025.If you pass the swim test, we will contact you to discuss the next steps in the process. As swim test slots are set ahead of time, we may not be able to offer flexibility with dates. Attached to the position description is a copy of the swim test requirements, here is a video showing what's involved:

Candidates will need to obtain a comprehensive (Unit Standards 6400, 6401 & 6402) First Aid Certificate at their own cost prior to the Lifeguard Assessment date.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre interview. This is a group-style interview scheduled for Tuesday 16th September 2025 at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
If successful after the assessment centre, you will be required to undertake 2 full days of Lifeguard Training with a follow-up assessment to gain your Pool Lifeguard Qualification, at Taiora QEII. The cost of these courses is covered by Christchurch City Council. Training and assessment dates are below (you will be invited to one of these 3 sessions);
Lifeguard training 06/10/25 & 07/10/25, Assessment 13/10/25.
Lifeguard training 14/10/25 & 15/10/25, Assessment 22/10/25.
Lifeguard training 20/10/25 & 21/10/25, Assessment 28/10/25.

If you already hold a PLPC you will not need to attend the Lifeguard assessment day.Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

Salary: $28.95 per hour, we pay the current NZ living wage!
Position: Fixed-term from early November 2025 - early April 2026.
Hours of work:A range of hours available, across 7 days.
Locations of work: Jellie Park, Te Hapua Halswell, Waltham, Norman Kirk Lyttelton, Taiora QEII, Graham Condon, Pioneer, Matatiki - Hornby, Te Pou ToeToe - Linwood, He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools & Parakiore.
Position Description: To view a copy of the position description and swim test requirements, please click the link at the foot of the page.

Flexibility to work at all pools if required is desirable.If you have any questions or would like to reach out for more information, please contact (Assistant Aquatics Manager).

Christchurch City Council

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