The Role / Person
We are looking for a competent swimmer to join our CBay lifeguard team for a permanent full-time position!
As a Lifeguard, you will take pride in providing awesome customer service while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety in the water.
In this position, your primary duties will include keeping vigilant attention to swimmers in the pool, completing pool hygiene duties, including chemical handling and providing first aid assistance where required. You will be the first port of call in the event of an emergency, so maturity, diligence and confidence in the water are essential.
All applicants must be able to complete a practical assessment, including swimming 200m within 6 minutes, retrieving an object from the deepest part (3.5m) of the pool, and tread water for 5 minutes as well as the return of a satisfactory police vet.
Full training will be provided to the successful applicants - gain your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate and Comprehensive First Aid with us.
This is a full-time position scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday including early morning, late evening, and weekends. Due to the nature of the schedule, reliability and commitment are crucial. Please indicate the number of hours you are available per week and which specific days you are available to work in your application. The hourly rate is $29.19.
Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at [email protected].
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 31st August 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
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