Swim Zone Lifeguard - Matamata

About the Company At Matamata-Piako District Council, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our team members. Our culture is built on trust, respect, and a commitment to diversity. We take pride in offering a supportive workplace where our employees can thrive, learn, and enjoy their time together. About the Role We are excited to announce openings for Swim Zone Lifeguard roles at our Matamata location, with options for both full-time and part-time positions. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working outdoors and are interested in gaining qualifications while being paid a competitive living wage of $27.80 per hour. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our customers while delivering exceptional customer service. Our ideal candidates will be confident swimmers who can communicate effectively, make sound health and safety decisions, maintain cleanliness in the facility, and respond to emergencies as needed. Lifeguards at Swim Zone will have a diverse range of responsibilities, including rotating between reception, lifeguarding, conducting pool tests, maintaining the plant room, and cleaning. We provide comprehensive training for all positions to help you obtain first aid and lifeguard qualifications. Requirements To succeed in this role, we need you to have: - Excellent communication skills - A positive and proactive attitude - The ability to work effectively as part of a team - Reliability and punctuality Benefits In return for your dedication, we offer: - A competitive pay rate (we pay the living wage) - Opportunities for upskilling and gaining qualifications while you work - A varied work environment - Ongoing training opportunities Position and Hours Available We have several positions available with varying hours: Full-Time Positions: FT01 - Winter: 35.5 hours - Summer: 39 hours - Monday: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm - Tuesday: 5:30 am - 1:00 pm (Winter) / 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (Summer) - Wednesday: 5:30 am - 1:00 pm (Winter) / 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (Summer) - Thursday: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (both seasons) - Friday: Off - Saturday: Off - Sunday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Winter) / 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (Summer) FT04 - Winter: 31.5 hours - Summer: 37.5 hours - Monday: Off - Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 7:15 pm (Winter) / 10:45 am - 7:15 pm (Summer) - Wednesday: 10:45 am - 7:15 pm (both seasons) - Thursday: 10:45 am - 7:15 pm (both seasons) - Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Winter) / 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (Summer) - Saturday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Winter) / 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (Summer) - Sunday: Off Part-Time Positions: PT02 - Winter: 19 hours - Summer: 25.5 hours - Monday: 2:00 pm - 7:15 pm (Winter) / 10:45 am - 7:15 pm (Summer) - Tuesday: 3:30 pm - 7:15 pm (Winter) / Off (Summer) - Wednesday: Off - Thursday: Off (Winter) / 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Summer) - Friday: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (both seasons) - Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Winter) / 11:00 am - 4:30 pm (Summer) - Sunday: Off PT04 - Winter: 6.5 hours - Summer: 12 hours - Monday: 3:30 pm - 7:15 pm (both seasons) - Tuesday: Off - Wednesday: Off (Winter) / 3:30 pm - 7:15 pm (Summer) - Thursday: Off - Friday: 5:30 am - 8:30 am (Winter) / Off (Summer) - Saturday: Off (Winter) / 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Summer) - Sunday: Off So, if you are looking to join a team that values your contributions and offers a fun, engaging work environment, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to our Swim Zone team!