Are you passionate about water safety and eager to help lead a dynamic team? Splash Palace are seeking two dedicated and experienced Supervisors to oversee daily operations, ensure the highest standards of safety, and provide exceptional service to our community. If you have a background in aquatics, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

The hours of this position are five days per week and generally worked between 5.20am and 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday both days inclusive, worked according to a three week roster. It includes some weekend work.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Supervise our pool users and ensure Lifeguards are also providing constant supervision of pools, including rotating staff as per the pool's policies.
• Ensure the opening of the facility for the day ahead and the setup of the pool is complete, according to the daily programme sheet.
• Perform reception duties for early-morning users, before reception staff start for the day, and provide assistance to receptionists cashing up at the end of the day.
• Provide effective supervision of Senior Lifeguards and Lifeguards to ensure they feel well supported and guidance is provided to support their development.
• Ensure the delivery of safe and effective aquatic operations, including the daily programme.

What you will bring:

• National Lifeguard Award - Level 3
• First Aid Certificate
• A minimum of three years lifeguarding experience
• Competent and confident swimmer and, on an ongoing basis, able to maintain at the National Lifeguard Award (Level 3)
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff
• Ability to solve problems and multi task

While these skills are desirable, we are looking for the right team fit and full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

What we offer:

• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

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?

The Invercargill City Council is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children, the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a component of this role 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.

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)

Applications close 13 April 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.