Lifeguard

It’s fun to work at The Y!

We are looking for a Lifeguard to join our team at the Lagoon Pool and Leisure Centre, Panmure. This is a great part time role offering a minimum of 11.5 hours per week over a Wednesday (3pm – 9:15pm) and Thursday (3pm – 9:15pm).

What will you be doing?

• Actively supervise the pool to ensure all users are safe and following facility guidelines.
• Respond quickly to incidents, including performing rescues and providing first aid when required.
• Monitor pool activity and manage lane use to create a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Keep the pool and wider centre clean, safe, and well-presented, including maintaining equipment.
• Carry out water testing and support pool operations to meet health and safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist visitors with enquiries.
• Promote programmes and contribute to a positive, community-focused environment.

What experience/skills do you need?

• Be a confident swimmer.
• Required Qualifications: Support to gain required qualifications can be provided.
• PLSA (Pool Lifeguard Skills Award).
• PLPC (Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate).
• First Aid Cert.

What The Y offers:

• Free gym membership and discounts on The Y services e.g. childcare, holiday programmes, sports leagues, etc.
• On-site parking.
• Professional development, career advancement, and safeguarding training.
• Working in a community-focused environment.

About The Y:

As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.

All applicants must:

• Currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and currently be in New Zealand.
• Return a satisfactory Police Vet before commencement of employment.

The Y North is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people in our care, and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. Staff will be required to attend Safeguarding workshops, trainings and online modules to comply with The Y North Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.