Splash Palace are seeking a dedicated Senior Lifeguard to support the daily operations of our aquatic facility and assist in overseeing lifeguard staff. This is a hands-on position focused on ensuring our pool users have a safe, clean, and positive experience.

This is a permanent full-time position to be worked according to a four-week rotating roster. Shifts will generally be worked between 5.20am and 9.30pm, Monday to Friday and 7.30am and 6.30pm in weekends.

What you will do:

• Provide vigilant poolside supervision to ensure safety and enjoyment
• Support the Supervisor with daily operations and staff rotations
• Assist with directing and mentoring Lifeguards during assigned shifts
• Enforce pool rules and uphold health and safety procedures
• Ensure high cleanliness and presentation standards across the facility
• Monitor pool activities to prevent accidents and respond swiftly and professionally incidents or complaints
• Assist with daily programmes, pool setups, and water testing

What you will bring:

While it is essential to hold a National Lifeguard Award (Level 3), Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate, and Current First Aid Certificate for this position, we are committed to supporting the right candidate in achieving them through training and development if they are not already held.

We're looking for someone who's a confident, capable swimmer and keeps up with lifeguard fitness standards. Great communication and customer service skills are a must, along with the ability to lead by example, support your team, and work well with others. Flexibility is also essential, including a willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

What we offer:

• Team members and immediate family swim free of charge - free swimming lessons for school age children
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, half price eye exams, discounted gym memberships
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment

The Invercargill City Council is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children, the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a component of this position involves interaction with one or more of the above groups, as part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting as per the Children's Act 2014 and a Pre-employment Alcohol and Drug Screening test to ensure we are providing a safe environment for our customers and members of the public.

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

For more information, please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777.

Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz). Please do not apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application.

Applications close 26 May 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.